Why Tree Care Matters More than Ever in 2025

As we move further into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the growing impact of climate change on our local environment. Across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire, communities are already seeing the effects — from unseasonal storms to prolonged dry spells. And while global issues can sometimes feel overwhelming, caring for our local trees is one small but significant way we can all make a difference.

Having been involved in arboriculture for over 25 years, here at Springwood Tree Services Ltd, based on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border, we’ve seen firsthand how tree health is changing — and why proactive tree care is more important than ever.

🌿 Trees: Our Frontline Against Climate Change

Trees play a vital role in regulating our climate. They:

• Absorb carbon dioxide and store it safely in their wood

• Offer natural cooling through shade and water vapour

• Reduce flooding by improving soil structure and absorbing excess rainfall

• Support biodiversity by creating habitats for birds, insects, and other wildlife

But trees can only do all this effectively if they’re healthy and well-maintained.

💨 The Challenges Facing Trees in 2025

In recent years, we’ve noticed more stress-related issues affecting trees across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. Common challenges include:

• Heat stress due to longer, hotter summers

• Storm damage from increasingly unpredictable weather

• Drought-related dieback predominanly in young trees

• Pests and diseases spreading faster in a warming climate

These issues don’t just threaten the trees themselves — they can lead to falling limbs, weakened root systems, and increased risk to property and people.

🌱 The Case for Proactive Tree Care

Leaving trees unmanaged can result in costly and preventable problems. Here’s what proactive care looks like in 2025:

• Regular inspections to identify early signs of disease or instability

• Crown thinning to improve airflow and reduce wind resistance

• Selective pruning to encourage healthy growth and remove deadwood

• Soil care to improve root health and water retention

• Replacement planting with species that are better suited to changing conditions

In areas like Retford, Lincoln, and Newark, where mature trees are an integral part of the landscape, these steps are essential for keeping both our green spaces and communities safe.

🌳 Local Trees, Local Knowledge

As a family-run tree care business, we understand the importance of working with the landscape, not against it. Our team lives and works across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire — meaning we bring local expertise to every job, from village gardens to commercial estates.

Whether it’s helping a homeowner in Gainsborough manage a protected oak tree, or working with a council in Doncaster on a planting scheme, we apply the same care and attention to detail.

✅ What You Can Do Now

Caring for trees isn’t just about reacting to problems — it’s about preventing them. Here are three things you can do this summer:

1. Book a professional tree health check — especially if your tree is near a structure or public footpath.

2. Mulch and water any young trees during dry spells to reduce stress.

3. Replace lost trees with native or climate-resilient species that support local wildlife.

📞 Need Advice? We’re Here to Help

At Springwood Tree Services Ltd, we’re passionate about keeping our local landscapes healthy, safe, and thriving for future generations. If you’re concerned about a tree on your property, or simply want expert advice on maintenance, we’re happy to help.

📍 Serving customers across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and surrounding counties, we offer free, no-obligation site visits and tailored tree and hedge work recommendations.

Get in touch today to book your tree health check and support a greener future for our region.