Founded in 2017, Countryside Trees has built a solid reputation for delivering specialist arboriculture services and vegetation management across the UK. With a team of experienced tree surgeons and environmental professionals, we work with a wide spectrum of clients—from large infrastructure contractors and agricultural land managers to domestic property owners seeking expert care.

While our core services are focused in Suffolk and Essex, we proudly manage major contracts nationwide, providing scalable, compliant, and environmentally responsible solutions.

Environmentally Responsible & Licensed Waste Handling

We’re committed to sustainability and responsible land stewardship. As a licensed waste carrier, we ensure that all green waste is managed with care and professionalism. In fact, we partner with reputable green energy providers who use our byproducts—like woodchip and brash—to generate renewable energy, supporting the UK’s move towards a more sustainable future.

Chris Gowenlock

Founded by Chris who has 8 years experience and set up the business following an 8 year career in the Army Air Corps. Chris holds all of the relevant qualifications but just to reassure you, here’s a small selection:

  • NPTC Units 201/202 – Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm
  • NPTC Unit 301 – Felling and processing trees over 380mm
  • NPTC Unit 203 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
  • NPTC Unit 204 – Use of chainsaw from a rope and harness
  • NPTC Unit 302 – Aerial tree pruning
  • Emergency first aid at work forestry
  • NPTC Level 2 manual fed woodchipper
  • Level 3 – Award in aerial tree rigging
  • Utility Arb Units 1/2/3/5
  • CS47 – Safe operation of a cherry picker during chainsaw operation

Charlie Dye

Charlie also completed an arboriculture course at Otley College, Suffolk. Charlie joined us as 2nd climber and has continued to develop his role with Countryside Trees. Charlie is one of our utility cllimbers working on the powerlines. A number of his qualifications are listed below:

  • NPTC Units 201/202 – Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm
  • NPTC Unit 301 – Felling and processing trees over 380mm
  • NPTC Unit 203 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
  • NPTC Unit 204 – Use of chainsaw from a rope and harness
  • Emergency first aid at work forestry
  • NPTC Level 2 manual fed woodchipper

Office Support & Administration

Charley Gowenlock and Pip Gowenlock

Charley is a Director of Countryside Trees and performs many of the office tasks that keep the wheels on this truck moving! Philippa Gowenlock is a Marketing Specialist with over 14 years experience and also supports Countryside Trees with finance and administration.

Case Studies

Restoration and Replacement of Grade II Listed Pedestrian Bridge – Gedding Hall

📍 Location: Gedding Hall, Suffolk 🏢 Client: Private Estate Owner (Long-standing Client) 🔎 Summary Countryside Trees was appointed by a long-standing client to project manage the restoration of a severely …

Vegetation Management for UK Power Networks – Poplar Tree Pollarding Adjacent to 11kV Powerlines

📍 Location: UKPN Site – Adjacent to 11kV Powerlines 🏢 Client: UK Power Networks (UKPN) 🔍 Background To ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to homes and businesses, …