07949 797656 ben@bbtrees.co.uk

BB Trees Ltd - Tree and Woodland Consultancy

Expert Arboricultural Witness

When acting as an Expert Arboricultural Witness, I provide my independent, unbiased opinion of tree-related issues during hearings to settle disputes, court cases and appeals.

Trees cause disputes

Expert arboricultural advice can help to clarify the tree-related issues and seek a resolution.

I have acted for both individual clients and local authorities as an expert witness, submitting written and oral evidence before both the civil and criminal courts and the Planning Inspectorate in England and the Isle of Man.

I am experienced in the role of both single and jointly appointed arboricultural expert witness and the preparation of expert reports compliant with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

My areas of expertise include:

  • Planning applications, enforcement and appeals
  • Tree Preservation Order applications and appeals
  • Tree Preservation Order and Conservation Area prosecutions and defences
  • Personal injury and property damage due to trees

I pride myself on having an extensive theoretical knowledge of arboriculture, together with both practical and commercial experience. This allows me to take a rational approach to each case, working closely with other professionals if necessary to analyse each issue and provide a highly considered professional opinion, communicated in a clear and concise manner, and ultimately providing credible testimony in person.

Ben Bennett Tree and Woodland Consultant

“I found the evidence of Mr Bennett, the appellant’s expert arboriculturalist, helpful to the court. He appeared to me to approach his evidence in the correct way and avoided being in any way partisan.”

His Worship the High Bailiff

Isle of Man

Need an expert witness for a dispute, claim or appeal?