Ben Mason Arborist

01/09/2025

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01/09/2025

Fungus season is in full swing. A fine example of Ganoderma resinaceum spotted recently.
If you have a tree with fungal fruiting bodies on your property and failure of that tree has the potential to cause harm to people or damage buildings, do get in touch and we can advise you on the best course of action for your tree.

07/07/2022

Two weeks two very different locations! Enjoying the good weather😎

07/07/2022

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18/01/2022

Sorry for the inactivity been busy cutting down trees. Spent the last couple of days working on this lovely old Oak, it was in bad decline and deteriorating quickly over a lane and buildings. Another top job by the team.

01/04/2021

Rustic swing and bench we milled onsite, made from an Oak tree we dismantled for a happy client.

21/02/2021

Large mature Oak given the Dr Seuss treatment, had massive decay at the base and a history of dropping limbs.

16/02/2021

We are looking for an enthusiastic groundsperson for our growing family run business. Whether you are new to the industry or a little more experience under your belt, a pro-active attitude is a must. You will be joining a hardworking and friendly team.

The majority of our work is within or near to the Ashdown Forest - a stunning location to work in. We undertake domestic tree work and woodland management and there will be opportunities for the right candidate to develop their climbing skills if they wish.

Preferred Skills:
- Full, clean driving license .
- NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
- NPTC Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- NPTC Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
-First Aid qualification.
- Towing license a bonus

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience. Full or part time applicants considered.
For an informal chat about the role please call Ben Mason on 07541376538. Alternatively email your C.V. and a covering letter (totaling no more than 3 pages) via the 'Apply' button.

Suitable candidates will be asked to attend a paid trial day to meet the team.

07/02/2021

Busy in the woods. Thinning Birch, Willow and Hazel plus removing dangerous and damaged trees to encourage the growth of native hardwood species. Very rewarding to see the progress and transformation of lovely piece of woodland.

08/01/2021

Another big rotten Beech to finish the week off. Tricky location where every single cut had to be roped down. Again the team nailed it and we didn’t get too wet!