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Sickly sycamore? Monkey puzzle a bit unhappy? If you have tall trees that need attention, it’s time to call in the professionals.

Aran Kimberlee, manager of South Brent-based Dartforest Tree Works, has over 15 years’ experience as a climbing arborist and tree surgeon. He and his team cover much of the Westcountry from their base in South Brent, and work for clients as diverse as town councils and academy schools to zoos as well as landowners and private individuals ...

SouthHams.com member, Dartforest Tree Works, offers a full range of services including tree surgery and consultancy, decay detection and stump grinding plus tree condition surveys. ‘Whether you have a troublesomely large tree which requires cranes and specialist equipment, or you just need someone to keep on top of your pruning, we’re here to help,’ says Aran.

Aran occasionally gets a helping hand himself. On a recent visit to Dartmoor Zoological Park at Sparkwell, some friendly Capybara (giant South American rodents, the largest in the world) were pictured taking a very keen interest in proceedings. ‘They were even helping out with the brash dragging!’ jokes Aran. In another area of the zoo (also pictured; click to enlarge) the tigers were probably thinking more about lunch …

For more information about Dartforest Tree Works, visit their website www.dartforesttrees.co.uk.