Sherlock's Tree and Countryside Services

15/03/2026

Our new blog from planting at Bristol airport is up on the website-

Sustainable planting at Bristol Airport created new habitats for lesser horseshoe bats, strengthening local biodiversity and supporting responsible development.

11/03/2026

Exciting week at Sherlock's Tree and Countryside Services! We had the pleasure of working on three trees with preservation orders, including a cherry and a lime tree, both reduced by 1/3. We also gave a big beech tree a careful cut back to its old growth.

The best part? Collaborating with our long-time friends at Walsh Tree Services made the experience even more enjoyable! It’s always great to work alongside such skilled and passionate professionals.

Here’s to preserving nature while enjoying the company of great friends!

07/03/2026

Hedge-trimming today.
Tomorrow- Two Cherry trees to take down and replace with Spindle trees. No rest for the wicked!

06/03/2026

Exciting developments are underway at Bristol Airport! This past week, our dedicated team truly *smashed* the job, completing a week of planting specifically aimed at supporting the lesser horseshoe bats as part of the ongoing airport development efforts.

We were blessed with lovely weather, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our fantastic staff worked tirelessly, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The new greenery not only beautifies the area but also creates a suitable habitat for these incredible bats, contributing to biodiversity and enhancing the local ecosystem.

We believe that responsible development goes hand-in-hand with ecological awareness, and this planting initiative is just one of the many steps we’re taking to create a positive impact in our community.

Here’s to a wonderful week of hard work, teamwork, and a shared passion for protecting our environment! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to prioritize both progress and conservation at Bristol Airport!

03/03/2026

What a start to our Bristol Airport planting contract! We kicked things off yesterday under full sunshine, and the team made fantastic progress across the site.

It’s great to see the first stages of this project taking shape — every tree and shrub we put in the ground is another step toward creating healthier habitats for local wildlife and supporting the airport’s long‑term environmental commitments.

Plenty more to come, but here’s a look at day one in action.

02/03/2026

Exciting News! Sherlock’s Tree and Countryside Services is thrilled to announce the start of a massive planting project at Bristol Airport today!

We're not just planting trees; we're nurturing a thriving environment to support the airport's planning duties and create a welcoming habitat for our local wildlife. This green initiative will enhance living spaces for birds, bats, badgers, small mammals, and a variety of invertebrates.

18/02/2026

We’re Hiring – Grounds Maintenance & Ecological contractor labourer (Self Employed)
Sherlock’s Tree & Countryside Services are looking for a reliable, hard working labourer to join us on an ad hoc, self employed basis — roughly 3 days per week, depending on workload.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in doing a job properly, and want to be part of a team that values quality, safety, and environmental responsibility, this could be a great fit.
We are based in Ivybridge.
The Role

You’ll support a range of practical outdoor work, including:
• Grounds maintenance
• Vegetation management
• Habitat creation & ecological contracting
• Assisting with tools, machinery, and site preparation
• Working across both domestic and commercial sites
Work varies week to week, and you’ll be out in some beautiful South Devon locations.

What We’re Looking For
• Strong work ethic and willingness to graft
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather
• CSCS card preferred
• Experience in grounds work, landscaping, or ecology is helpful but not essential

What We Offer
• Competitive rates of pay, based on experience and effectiveness
• Flexible, ad hoc work (approx. 3 days a week)
• A supportive, professional working environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in both grounds maintenance and ecological contracting
If this sounds like you, we’d be glad to hear from you.
Message this page or email your details to [email protected] to apply.

Email- [email protected]
Mob / WhatsApp - 07785958188

12/02/2026

Another wet and wild day on the tools yesterday!

Despite the heavy rain, we safely removed two dead Mountain Ash (Sorbus) trees and replanted the area with two healthy apple trees. A bit of mud, a lot of teamwork, and a much happier space at the end of it.
Always satisfying to replace declining trees with something that will thrive for years to come.
If you need help with tree work, planting, or general grounds care, you know where we are.

https://www.sherlockstreecountryside.org.uk/
[email protected]
07785 958188

04/02/2026

Sherlock's Tree and Countryside Services have been invited to tender for 2 local town's Grounds maintenance contracts. Its taken me 10 days, and a lot of sweat and tears, but the tender docs went off today.
We start the contract at Arla foods next week also. Its all go!

14/01/2026

The Big Belly Oak in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, is an ancient oak thought to be over 1000 years old.

It was already growing by the time King Harold fell at Hastings in 1066, and it stands as a rare survivor of the old Wild Wood that once covered much of southern England.

With a huge girth of about 11 metres, the tree has long attracted folklore too, including a local legend about summoning the devil by dancing naked around it at midnight.

In 2002, after a serious crack appeared in its main limbs, Forestry Commission specialists fitted a large brace to help stop the great tree from splitting.