Who We Are
Morfe Valley is an arboricultural consultancy company that specialises in surveys and reports throughout the West Midlands, Shropshire and Derbyshire. Although we are happy to travel the whole of the UK. We have clients in Liverpool, Wales and further.
Owner Craig Watkins is an expert arborist, with over 30 years of dedicated experience in the arboricultural industry.
Craig has progressed through every tier of the profession, from hands-on tree surgery to strategic leadership. His career spans roles as a Tree Surgeon, Operations Manager, Head of Service, Tree Officer Planning and Inspectorate, Consultant, and Lecturer, each building upon the last to deliver a comprehensive understanding of tree care, risk management, and policy development.
Craig is certified to Accredited Training Programme (ATP) in Urban Tree Management, Tree Life / SEG Awards, holds an Arboricultural Technicians Certificate and Royal Forestry Certificate in Arboriculture. He is an Expert Member of Consulting Arborist Society, a Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association and licensed user of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment QTRA. Through experience and training he is fully competent to assess and advise on all tree related matters.
Expert Tree Care for Every Need
For Homeowners
Comprehensive tree safety checks, guidance on TPO applications, and reports for mortgage or insurance needs. Protect your property and enjoy your green spaces worry-free.
For Architects & Developers
From BS5837:2012 surveys to impact assessments and tree protection plans, we provide expert arboriculture support to help your planning applications succeed.
For Land Agents & Estate Managers
Strategic tree risk management, property portfolio surveys, veteran tree care, and tailored policies to keep your estates safe and thriving.
For Schools, Academies & Universities
Tree risk surveys, management plans, and planting strategies designed to make school grounds safe, sustainable, and engaging for students.
For Local Government
We assist with planning, enforcement, tree strategies, risk policies, and supplementary capacity for tree officer teams—ensuring safe, well-managed urban forests.
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Our Coverage Area
Morfe Valley Arboriculture provides professional arboricultural consultancy and tree management services across the UK. We support estates, schools, local authorities, developers, and private landowners throughout our established coverage area, delivering reliable, planning-aware, and defensible advice.
Our services extend across towns, rural estates, and development sites within our mapped service area. Whether you require a BS5837 tree survey, tree risk assessment or specialist investigations, we are well-positioned to respond efficiently across the region.
You can view our service coverage on the map below. If you are unsure whether your site falls within our operational area, please get in touch — we’re always happy to advise.