Beyond planting targets
Supporting the sustainable establishment and long-term performance of newly planted trees
Allowing trees to Thrive
Thrive Tree Consultancy is an independent arboricultural consultancy established to improve the success of tree planting in the built and managed landscape. Drawing on extensive industry experience and first-hand involvement in large-scale urban planting programmes across the UK, the practice brings together strong technical knowledge with a practical understanding of how trees are specified, planted and managed on the ground.
The core focus is on robust but effective specification, practical establishment knowledge and effective young tree care — supporting better decisions at the early stages of projects and improving sustainable, long-term tree performance. Alongside this specialism, Thrive also operates as a general practice arboricultural consultancy, providing proportionate risk-based surveys and planning-related advice to commercial and domestic tree owners and managers.
In a sector where success is often measured by the number of trees planted, Thrive works to help shift the focus toward outcomes — how many trees establish successfully, how many survive, and ultimately how many go on to thrive and deliver long-term value in the landscape.
How Thrive can support your project
Tree planting & establishment advice
Independent advice on planting design, specification and post-planting establishment to improve long-term tree performance and survival.
Tree risk assessment & decay detection
Proportionate, risk-based tree surveys, including decay detection and aerial inspection, to support safe, effective and pragmatic tree management.
Young tree inspections
Assessment of newly planted and establishing trees to identify defects, failures and appropriate remedial actions at an early stage.
Planning, coaching & professional support
BS5837 surveys and planning-related arboricultural services, alongside professional coaching and training in best practice young tree planting and establishment.
An independent, practical approach
Thrive Tree Consultancy is an independent, experience-led arboricultural consultancy, working across the interface between specification, delivery and long-term tree performance.
Advice is grounded in a detailed understanding of how trees are specified, supplied, planted and managed on real projects — from early design stages through to establishment and ongoing management. This practical perspective allows issues to be identified early, specifications to be applied proportionately, and decisions to be made with long-term outcomes firmly in mind.
Whether supporting local authorities, consultants, contractors or developers, Thrive focuses on clear communication, robust evidence and collaborative problem-solving — helping projects move forward while protecting both tree performance and project value.
Discuss your project
If you would like to discuss a project, specification or concern relating to tree planting, establishment or ongoing tree management, Thrive would be happy to help. Initial conversations are informal and focused on understanding the context and identifying the most appropriate next steps.