Working with Trees

The intersection of trees, landscape and buildings in the Middle East is the area of specialisation of consultant Mark Laurence.

Understanding the needs of trees and how to manage them, or design/build around them is often a neglected or misunderstood area, requiring specialised knowledge and experience.  This is especially important given the ambitious development projects in the region, where trees are a key focal point.

Some services offered

A wide range of tree and landscape services are offered, from site surveys, tree care programs, ecological planting methods, podium and internal planting, etc.

Assessment of trees on Developments

Surveys of trees on development sites are essential for the understanding and protection of trees. Surveys are best combined with tree care and protection plans and pruning/retention and root zone protection zoning.

Trees and buildings

Management of trees is a long term affair that begins with an understanding of tree needs in an urban environment.  Implementing correct care over time, including the training of maintenance staff, is important.

Designing tree-based ecosystems

Design landscapes to meet climate challenges means utilising Nature Based Solutions to build local ecologies and microclimates.  These are essential for habitat, environmental cooling and human health.

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First published in Landscape Middle East magazine, September 2024 (with different title). If there is one thing that makes being outdoors bearable in an urban arid environment, it is trees.  It can be up to 20°C cooler in the direct shade of a tree, whilst a […]
Years of neglect for these trees
I have had another article published in Landscape Middle East magazine, as part of an on-going series. This one focusses on tree roots and soil. We tend to ignore what goes on underground as we can’t see it and when we do carry out works or […]
I am currently involved in on-going consultancies giving advice on alternative tree planting methods, internal/external podium planting and site surveys for development in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Podium planting within built structure (internal or external) brings a whole range of challenges and opportunities. In this respect, […]

Contact Mark Laurence on

+447949 099195 – call or WhatsApp message

Email on: mailatmarklaurencedotcom

Mark also has a website focussed on Landscape Design and Green Infrastructure (plus UK trees) at:

www.marklaurence.com