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Whats In The Name?
The name of the company was chosen to
reflect the areas within which we operate. Mercia was an
ancient Saxon Kingdom defined by King Canute in 1007 and
encompassing most of Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, the West
Midlands and Worcestershire. In 1017 Leofric was appointed as
the Earl of Mercia and it is his ancient heraldic symbol of the
double-headed Eagle surrounded by the outline of the traditional
English Oak (Quercus robur) that forms the company
logo. Leofric was a pious and generous man who founded abbeys
at both Coventry and Wenlock and he is reputed to have cared greatly
for all of his lands and woods. He was married to the famous,
and very daring, Lady Godiva who rode naked through the streets of
Coventry to save the townsfolk from paying high taxes. Leofric
died “at a good old age” in 1057 at his estate in Kings Bromley,
Staffordshire. Leofric and his wife Godiva were thoroughly
committed to the ancient kingdom of Mercia and it is in this vein of
awareness and caring that Mercian Tree Specialists provide their
services.
The Individual
Mercian Tree Specialists is solely owned
by Mike Hughes, who felled his first tree some 18 years ago and who
has maintained his interest in trees and their care ever
since. Over the past 4 years Mike has formalised his interest
in trees by pursuing a rigorous training and education programme in
all aspects of tree care and surgery. This has included the
achievement of a number of nationally recognised NPTC practical
qualifications and he has also undertaken training as an
Arboricultural Technician.
Mike left the Army as a Major in the
Staffordshire Regiment where he gained extensive experience of
training and management particularly in challenging and exciting
environments. Having also worked as a project manager for key
equipment programmes he has also gained a variety of planning and
management skills. It is these skills, knowledge and attention
to detail that Mike utilises to drive the company forward and make
Mercian Tree Specialists stand out from the rest.
The Company
Mercian Tree Specialists offer the
highest standards of service delivered through the rigorous
adherence to BS3998, the British Standard for all tree work.
Highly qualified and well-motivated staff are committed to providing
quality services across all aspects of tree work. We apply the
most up to date techniques and procedures and are constantly
striving to improve. Our commitment is backed up with the
latest equipment and is linked to a comprehensive policy for
safety. Our 3 key watchwords designed to set the company ethos
are:
PROFESSIONAL - RELIABLE - AWARE
It is our commitment to excellence and
our ethos that have driven our mission statement:
“Mercian Tree Specialists will deliver
cost effective and efficient solutions in all aspects of
arboriculture, using a highly qualified and motivated workforce in
order to deliver a professional reliable and aware service”.
Code of Ethics
Mercian Tree Specialists are members of
the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and therefore abide
by the following code of ethics:
- We will strive for continuous self-development
by increasing our qualifications and technical proficiency by
staying abreast of technological and scientific developments
affecting the profession.
- We will not misuse or omit material facts in
promoting technical information, products or services if that
effect would be to mislead or misrepresent.
- We will hold paramount the safety and health of
all people and endeavour to protect property and the environment
in the performance of professional responsibilities.
- We will accurately and fairly represent our
capabilities, qualifications and experience and those of our
employees and/or agents.
- We subscribe to fair and honest business
practices in dealing with clients, suppliers, employees and other
professionals.
- We support the improvement of professional
services and products through encouraging research and
development.
- We observe the standards and promote adherence
to the ethics embodied in this code.
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