Crown Reduction & Reshaping
Performed to reduce the height and spread of a tree by cutting back branches to reduce the size of the crown, typically by 20-30%. This is normally done to decrease “wind-loading” on the tree which helps prevent crown damage and breakages.
Height Reduction
Crown of tree is drastically reduced in height to decrease the risk of failure and danger to surrounding objects.
Crown Lifting
Lower branches of tree are pruned to raise canopy level and increase space and light under tree.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning is the selective removal of stems and branches to increase light penetration and air movement and reduce wind resistance and weight throughout the crown of a tree. Mainly performed on broadleaf trees only.
Deadwooding
Deadwooding is the removal of dead/decaying branches from trees which are creating a hazard and in danger of falling.
Tree Felling & Dismantling
Where space permits trees can be felled at ground level using a series of cuts ensuring that the tree falls into a designated area for further processing. Where the tree is unbalanced, pulling ropes and winches are used to guide the tree in the correct direction.
Where there is not enough space to safely fell the tree in one it can be dismantled in sections ensuring more precision and control. When in close proximity to buildings and other objects, sections are lowered to the ground using ropes to ensure no damage is caused.
Stump Grinding
We also offer a Stump Grinding service where the stumps of removed trees can be grinded out approximately 12 inches below soil level. This can eliminate the possible trip hazard and lawn mower damage of a stump in certain cases as well as increasing the visual aesthetics of an area. It also can allow for the replanting of plants and shrubs in the location where the tree was.
Tree Reports, Surveys and Consultancy
A tree report/survey may be carried out to assess the safety and condition of an individual tree or a group of trees. The report/survey will include recommendations for remedial works to be carried out in order to reduce any risks.
The content and structure of the report will depend on the client brief and requirements. It may be undertaken by business/home owners in order to access the safety and health of trees on their premises to decide what action and programme of works needs to be undertaken in the future to protect people and property.
We also provide Arboricultural reports conforming to BS5837 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations. This may be stipulated as part of a planning application on a site by Planning Authorities.
We offer a consultancy service providing professional advice, tree reports & surveys and Arboricultural reports. A Tree report & survey is a professional assessment of a tree or group of trees in terms of species, dimensions, structural condition, tree health and management recommendations on remedial works to be undertaken to ensure trees remain healthy and within an acceptable level of risk.
