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About Me - Who are Clarke Tree Works?
Hello, I'd like to introduce myself and tell you about the person behind Clarke Tree Works. Its taken a fair few years to arrive at being...
Benjamin Clarke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Ukrainian Forestry: On the Frontline of War and Energy
One day, a few months ago, I saw a Ukrainian flag, now a bit faded, fluttering on a pole in a nearby garden. I've admired every such...
Benjamin Clarke
Jul 28, 20235 min read
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What are Lichens and are they damaging my tree?
The first and definite answer to the question at the head of this blog is, no. Lichens (along with various other clinging organisms such...
Benjamin Clarke
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Tree has second life as a sculpture
Off the A6 in Darley Dale, sits the West Lodge. When called out to quote, the owner's only directions were "go to the French looking...
Benjamin Clarke
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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Storm-downed Lime tree becomes huge firewood pile
Eyam, Derbyshire Feb - March 2023: As you can see from the picture, storm Otto didn't go lightly on the high ground of Eyam. The owners...
Benjamin Clarke
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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