Air Spading

Soil compaction has a negative effect on tree health because it prevents the flow of nutrients and water through the root system. Many factors can cause soil compaction, such as construction work and foot or vehicle traffic. Air spading is an effective way to decompact the soil around the base of the tree without damaging any of the living parts.

We can also include mulching, nutrient application or soil conditioning at the same time. These processes further improve and maintain the good condition of trees.

Arbor Cultural Ltd also provides air spading services as an investigative measure to find out exactly where the main roots of a tree are. This is often necessary for development projects or foundation designs, usually when the work will come close to the root protection area.

While we can always provide this service to address planning conditions, we strongly recommend undertaking it as part of the standard planning application process.

As tree consultancy experts, we often incorporate air spading into our comprehensive tree management strategies. The process is considerably beneficial for trees which we have identified as stressed or suffering from decay or degradation (something we assess with practices such as decay detection testing).

We are passionate about promoting a good understanding and appreciation of trees across the South of England and help our customers to manage them in a sustainable, environmentally conscious manner. We achieve this by offering expert advice and key services in Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Southeast England.