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.
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.
