Policy Statement
Woodfelder Tree Care Limited is committed to conducting its arboricultural operations in an environmentally responsible manner. We recognise our duty to protect the natural environment, prevent pollution, and minimise the environmental impact of our activities while delivering professional tree care services.
This policy applies to all employees, subcontractors, and activities undertaken by the company within its operational area.
Our Commitments
Woodfelder Tree Care Limited will:
Protect the environment and prevent pollution arising from our operations
Minimise waste, emissions, and unnecessary environmental disturbance
Use resources efficiently, including fuel, energy, and materials
Reduce our carbon footprint where reasonably practicable
Protect wildlife, habitats, trees, hedgerows, and watercourses
Comply fully with all relevant environmental legislation and codes of practice
Continually improve our environmental performance
Environmental Objectives
We are committed to:
Reducing waste through reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal
Recycling and re-using green waste wherever possible
Maintaining vehicles and machinery to minimise emissions and fuel use
Preventing spills, contamination, and damage to land or watercourses
Supporting biodiversity through responsible arboricultural decision-making
Reducing paper usage by operating digital job management systems
Operational Environmental Controls
To achieve these objectives, we will:
Assess environmental risks and impacts during job planning and site-specific risk assessments
Implement mitigation measures to protect soil, vegetation, wildlife, and watercourses
Recycle woodchip and timber through local recycling facilities, community projects, and reuse schemes
Store fuels, oils, and chemicals safely and use spill kits where required
Train staff in environmental awareness, pollution prevention, and emergency response
Avoid unnecessary disturbance to protected species and habitats
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Woodfelder Tree Care Limited commits to full compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, including but not limited to:
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Local authority requirements and site-specific environmental controls
Training and Awareness
All employees receive environmental awareness training as part of their induction and ongoing development. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring environmental controls are implemented on site and that any environmental incidents are reported and investigated promptly.
Responsibility
Overall responsibility for environmental management rests with the Leo Woodfedler, Director of Woodfelder Tree Care Limited. Day-to-day responsibility is shared by site supervisors and employees, who are expected to work in accordance with this policy at all times.
Monitoring and Review
This Environmental Policy will be:
Communicated to all employees
Made readily available on our website, to clients and to any interested parties
Reviewed annually or following significant operational or legislative changes.