D Ballantyne tree services and firewood

D Ballantyne tree services and firewood We are based in stocksfield Northumberland and specialise in large scale tree surgery and forestry.

🌲 Saturday Felling for Newlands Forestry 🌲A Saturday spent hand-felling outside trees for Newlands Forestry.These trees ...
05/09/2026

🌲 Saturday Felling for Newlands Forestry 🌲

A Saturday spent hand-felling outside trees for Newlands Forestry.

These trees were standing too close to the boundary wall for the harvester, so they need to be felled by hand, avoiding damage to the wall and allowing the forestry operation to keep moving.

We regularly provide hand-cutting support for Newlands Forestry, taking care of awkward, oversized and inaccessible trees that the machines can’t safely deal with.

Another good day in the woods! 🌲🪓

D Ballantyne Tree Services
Tree Surgery & Forestry | Northumberland

🌳 Restoring an Overgrown Beech Hedge 🌳A recent job reducing this line of beech trees back down to a more manageable heig...
05/09/2026

🌳 Restoring an Overgrown Beech Hedge 🌳

A recent job reducing this line of beech trees back down to a more manageable height and returning them to their original purpose — a beech hedge.

Over the years, the hedge had been allowed to grow out into a line of trees, becoming much larger than originally intended. By carrying out a substantial reduction, we’ve brought the height and spread back under control, allowing it to be maintained as a hedge again in the future.

A big transformation that will create a much tidier boundary while encouraging new growth and making ongoing maintenance much easier.

🌲 D Ballantyne Tree Services
Tree Surgery & Forestry
📍 Stocksfield, Northumberland

🌳 Dead Oak Dismantle – Hall Farm close StocksfieldA challenging dismantle of this large dead oak in a garden in stocksfi...
30/08/2026

🌳 Dead Oak Dismantle – Hall Farm close Stocksfield

A challenging dismantle of this large dead oak in a garden in stocksfield.

The tree had become very unstable, with long, heavy limbs overhanging the neighbouring property. With very little room for error, the job required plenty of rigging and controlled lowering to remove each section without causing damage below.

D Ballantyne Tree Services
Tree Surgery & Forestry | Stocksfield, Northumberland

07973832474

A look at some of the work we’ve been busy with throughout August, with a good mix of tree surgery and forestry work acr...
26/08/2026

A look at some of the work we’ve been busy with throughout August, with a good mix of tree surgery and forestry work across Northumberland.

From technical tree work and removals to felling oversized trees, we’ve been keeping busy in all sorts of locations.

Here’s a few highlights from August so far 👇

D Ballantyne Tree Services
🌲 Tree Surgery & Forestry
📍 Stocksfield, Northumberland

We regularly subcontract to DW & EE Conley carrying out tree work to assist with Northumbrian Water repairs.Our work inv...
15/08/2026

We regularly subcontract to DW & EE Conley carrying out tree work to assist with Northumbrian Water repairs.

Our work involves clearing access routes through woodland and removing trees around excavation areas, allowing teams to reach and repair burst water mains.

Often working in difficult or restricted sites, our job is to make sure access is clear and the area around the excavation is safe for the work to go ahead.

D Ballantyne Tree Services
🌲 Tree Surgery & Forestry
📍 Stocksfield, Northumberland

We regularly work as a subcontractor for newlands forestry, providing hand-cutting services on forestry sites across Nor...
03/08/2026

We regularly work as a subcontractor for newlands forestry, providing hand-cutting services on forestry sites across Northumberland.

Our role is to fell oversized trees and process timber that harvesting machines can’t manage, helping keep operations moving. From large, awkward stems to steep ground.

If you’re looking for forestry services, be sure to check out Newlands Forestry.

A big thank you to Newlands Forestry for the continued work.

One of our jobs from this week, Removing a dying fir tree along with one of four Lawson cypress. giving the remaining 3 ...
01/08/2026

One of our jobs from this week, Removing a dying fir tree along with one of four Lawson cypress. giving the remaining 3 more space to grow and thrive.

The result is a brighter, more open garden with less overcrowding, healthier trees, and improved long-term structure.

🌲 D Ballantyne Tree Services
📍 Stocksfield, Northumberland
📞 07973 832474

26/07/2026

🌲 Reducing the Height Before the Final Fell 🌲

Today’s job involved reducing the height of these large Douglas firs to allow them to be safely felled into the woodland, well away from the nearby buildings.

By lowering the trees in stages, we can create a much safer working environment, giving us the space and control needed to complete the final felling without risking damage to surrounding property.

Every site is different, and planning the safest method is always our priority. carrying out the work efficiently while protecting people, buildings and the surrounding environment.

Exactly one year ago, we were called to this mature willow after it suffered significant storm damage. High winds had ca...
20/07/2026

Exactly one year ago, we were called to this mature willow after it suffered significant storm damage. High winds had caused major limb failure, with large branches splitting from the main stem and leaving the tree structurally unsafe.

Rather than removing the tree, we carried out a pollard. This reduced the weight on the weakened structure, removed the damaged limbs, and made the tree safe while giving it the best possible chance to recover.

Fast forward 12 months, and the results speak for themselves. The willow has responded with vigorous, healthy new growth and is well on its way to forming a balanced new crown. This is a great example of how the right management at the right time can preserve a valued tree while significantly reducing the risk it poses.

Every tree is different, and while pollarding isn’t suitable in every situation, it can be an excellent solution for certain species—particularly willows—when carried out correctly and at the appropriate time.

This mature maple had developed significant structural defects, including decay and a weakened main union. It was also s...
18/07/2026

This mature maple had developed significant structural defects, including decay and a weakened main union. It was also showing signs of dieback, with dead limbs beginning to fall, creating a risk to the public using the nearby footpaths and gardens.

Following an assessment, we carried out an emergency pollard as the first phase of a planned management programme. This significantly reduced the risk of branch or stem failure while allowing the client to spread the cost of the work over time, with the tree scheduled for removal at a later date.

Safety is always our priority, and where possible we work with our clients to find practical, cost-effective solutions that manage risk without compromising on professional standards.

📍 D Ballantyne Tree Services
Providing professional tree surgery and forestry services across Northumberland and the surrounding areas.

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Stocksfield
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