About Us
History
Prior to forming Beddow Tree Care (former name) Michael Beddow undertook training at Brooksby College, Melton Mowbray, Myerscough College Lancashire and the University of Central Lancashire. In addition Michael spent a year to furthering his practical skills working in Washington DC, USA. During his year in the states Michael worked on prestigious sites such as the Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Institute and was involved with the building of the Franklyn Roosevelt Memorial Garden amongst other famous landmarks. When he had completed college and gained some more experience he set up Beddow Tree Care on the 1st of September 1999.
Initial equipment was a white transit van similar to the image, two stihl chainsaws and a set of climbing equipment. Now as you can see from the group equipment photo things have changed a little!
Over the last 13 years the business has grown significantly. Throughout this time, Beddow Tree Specialists have continued to invest intraining and development of staff and now have our own Apprenticeship Scheme.
Beddow Tree Specialists now carry a full range of abouricultural equipment and continue to invest resulting in the Tree Surgery Team now operating 7 bespoke vehicles. Our most recent addition to the fleet is a specially adapted vehicle for transportation of our 3 different types of Stump Grinders. From 1 part time to 24 full time staff our numbers have increased as well!
Environmental Policy
Beddow Tree Specialists aims to minimise the impact we have as a business on the environment.
Currently Practise:
All paper and envelopes are 100% recycled.
Flyers are printed on 50% recycled / 50% FSC certified, using Bio Inks.
All waste paper and cardboard is recycled.
Facility for recycling of plastic / plastic bottles.
All general waste is hand picked to remove any recyclable materials.
Beddow Tree Specialists is a registered waste carrier.
All woodchip generated by Beddow Tree Specialists is either used as a mulch to suppress weeds or as a heating source to reduce mineral fuel use at a paper plant.
All logs are either used for firewood or chipped and used for animal bedding.
We run two brand new vehicles with latest technology engines to reduce emissions.
M. Beddow has undertaken training for inspecting trees to determine presence of Bats.
Trees and hedges inspected by crew leaders for nesting birds.
We only use chemicals for herbicide / pest control when there is no suitable alternative.
We only use Plant based 99.9% biodegradable Chainsaw oil.
Chippers are only run when required and not left running on idol.
Chemicals are stored in the correct environment and disposed of correctly, not to be tipped or thrown down drains, put in streams or into vegetation / soil.
All oiled and fuel stored is kept in air tight containers that is kept in a over spill tray to further minimise risk of contamination with environment.
Future aims:
Run more efficient vehicles where possible.
Use plant based diesel.
To continue using modern practise where possible to minimise our environmental impact.
Memberships
Arboricultural Arboriculture
International Society of Arboriculture
Bat Conservation Trust
British Standards Institute
Charity
RSPCA
Kirby Muxloe Allotments
Mr Wright of Barns Close
Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
