Black Mountains Tree Consultancy
Tree Surveys & Advice for Homeowners, Landowners, Architects and those responsible for Trees
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Experience You
Can Depend OnFully qualified, insured and BS5837:2012 compliant. Over 20 years’ expertise in safe, practical tree management.
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Clear,
Unbiased AdviceIndependent, pragmatic guidance with no commercial ties. Helping you make the right decision for your trees.
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Trusted
By AllRelied upon by homeowners, estate managers, architects and councils. Committed to projects of every scale.
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Support Every
Step of the WayFrom planning documents to TPO applications, we guide you through every stage of your project.
Independent Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Advice across Wales and the UK
Hello, I’m Johann Wilsker, founder of Black Mountains Tree Consultancy. With over 20 years of experience in arboriculture, I provide clear, practical advice to help you make the right decisions about your trees. Whether you’re concerned about a tree’s safety, need a report for a mortgage or planning application, or want to understand how best to manage your woodland, I’m here to help.
As a fully qualified and insured consultant, accredited by both the Royal Forestry Society and Lantra, I specialise in tree safety and condition surveys, BS5837 planning surveys, subsidence and mortgage reports, tree inventories, and soil care. Based in Wales and working across the surrounding counties, my approach is straightforward: I listen to what you need, assess your trees with care and professionalism, and provide reliable reports you can trust.
EXPERIENCE
Our Core Services
We offer a clear, three-pillar approach to tree consultancy:
Surveys
- Safety inspections & BS5837 planning reports
- Subsidence assessments & soil analysis
- Tree mortgage reports & inventories
- Clear, compliant survey documentation
Management
- Woodland management & habitat enhancement
- Planning applications & compliance support
- Decay investigation & TPO guidance
- Sustainable tree care & monitoring
Design
- Soil invigoration, decompaction & improvement
- Habitat creation & veteranisation
- Timber milling & rustic products
- Wildlife boxes & ecological enrichment
Why Choose Us?
- Independent consultancy – no hidden agendas or upselling
- Royal Forestry Society (RFS) certified and Lantra-qualified professional with 20+ years of arboricultural experience
- Clarity and practicality – easy-to-read reports with actionable advice
- Coverage across all of Wales, the West Midlands, South West England and beyond
- Trusted by private clients, planning consultants, landowners and councils
Whether you’re protecting a veteran oak, preparing a planning application or building a rewilding plan, we’ll help you make the right call for your trees and your project.
What Our Clients Say
Accreditations & Professional Standards
Start Your Project With Confidence
If you’re managing trees on your land, preparing for development, or enhancing your landscape’s ecological value, we’re here to help.