COMMON NAME: Ash SCIENTIFIC NAME: Fraxinus Excelsior   The Common Ash is one of about 65 species of Ash, which are all part of the largest family of Oleaceae (the Olive Family). It grows throughout Europe and is extremely common in Britain on a wide range of soils. It is an important woodland tree and responds well to coppicing and pollarding and was often specifically planted for this purpose.     Essex Arboriculture is County Council Approved and carries out work both for Essex County Council and Chelmsford Borough Council. We are fully insured which means we meet the high standards of health and safety required by the insurance companies. We believe that staff training is the key to a safe professional job and we are constantly training and updating the qualifications of all our staff. All staff have a minimum qualification to NPTC (National Proficiency Training Council) standard.