Karbon Homes manages a wide range of housing sites across Newcastle and Middlesbrough, home with an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 trees. Despite the scale and importance of this tree stock, the trees had never been fully surveyed, creating potential risks for pedestrian safety and raising liability concerns. To ensure the wellbeing of residents and visitors, Karbon Homes partnered with Dryad Tree Specialists to carry out a comprehensive assessment of all trees across their estates.
Dryad’s team of experienced arborists brings both technical expertise and care to the task. Using Visual Tree Assessments (VTAs), they conduct a thorough “health check” for every tree, identifying structural defects, signs of disease, and other potential hazards. Each finding is carefully recorded, forming a detailed, actionable management plan. This proactive approach ensures that risks are identified and addressed before they become urgent problems, helping keep residents, visitors, and staff safe.
The management plan created by Dryad is shared with Karbon Homes’ tree surgery contractors, providing clear guidance for any necessary works. By coordinating closely with contractors and site teams, Dryad ensures that all maintenance is completed efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to residents. Their attention to detail and forward-thinking approach helps maintain the long-term health of the estates’ tree stock, while also reducing the likelihood of emergency works.
Beyond safety, Dryad’s work has a real impact on the communities themselves. Thoughtful, consistent tree management creates greener, healthier, and more welcoming outdoor spaces where people can relax, play, and connect. Residents enjoy the shade, the beauty, and the wellbeing benefits that healthy trees provide, knowing that their environment is being cared for by experts.
This partnership demonstrates how careful planning, technical skill, and a commitment to care can transform large-scale estates. Thanks to Dryad’s expertise and dedication, the trees across Newcastle and Middlesbrough are thriving, and the communities that surround them are safer, happier, and more vibrant. By putting people and the environment first, Dryad and Karbon Homes show how proactive tree management can improve quality of life for everyone.