Methods and Field Records

Ornatec publishes its working methods as documented records: the method statements, field notes and photographs that sit behind real shipments. Each method below links to the full photographic record in the Knowledge Archive.

• Exporting Hero and Character Trees

  How feature specimens are prepared, crown wrapped and loaded, from root ball to ship.

• How a Mature Tree Is Lifted and Root-Balled

  A field record of root pruning, lifting and root ball preparation for advanced ex-ground trees.

• Bare-Root Export and the Cool Chain

  Keeping bare-root stock dormant and hydrated through refrigerated transit.

• Method Statement: Moving Phoenix Canariensis Across Oceans

  The species-specific export method for Canary Island date palms.

• Method Statement: Exporting Four Thousand Palms to Dubai

  Volume palm export planned and executed as a single documented operation.

• Nine Kilometres of Berms

  The earthworks and planting groundwork beneath two theme parks.

Planning a project? Contact us and send the plant schedule: the team will confirm method, route and timing for your destination.