This prevents the tree from becoming too dense, stops the tree from casting too much shade and is a useful method for allowing more daylight into nearby properties whilst retaining the tree’s size.
It also helps the wind to blow through a tree that may be susceptible to wind damage. Whilst crown thinning, we also remove any deadwood and defective branches.
Crown Lifting (Usually expressed in metres from ground level). The removal of lower branches to allow room beneath the tree for passing vehicles, mowing, pedestrians etc.
Wood Chipping We process smaller tree waste through a wood chipper. The wood chips are directed straight into our vehicle where we take it away. Alternatively, we can leave them in a pile for your own use on request. We can also chip up tree waste that you have created.
Pollarding This is a tree surgery technique for controlling a tree’s size. This method is often used for street trees and trees in a confined area. It involves the removal of branches at a given height. The tree is unsightly until foliage regrows from the branch stubs. The sprouting foliage develops into a new dense, but weaker branch system. Pollarding must be carried out regularly for safety reasons and to maintain the tree to the desired size.
Stump Grinding Mechanically removing a tree stump so that the ground can be re-used. This involves the use of a stump grinder, a portable power tool (it can be of various sizes), chips away at the wood to 30-45cm below ground level, using a rotating cutting disk.
Grubbing Out Digging out woody vegetation without the use of machine. Normally done for small tasks or when lack of space prevents the use of a stump grinder.
Site Clearance Completely removing all woody vegetation from a plot of land.
Hedge Cutting Trimming off and removing new growth from the hedge, using petrol hedge trimmers, leaving a neat edge.
Hedge Reduction Reducing the hedge in height and/or width. This involves cutting the thicker, woody stems of the hedge using chainsaws. The hedge is then trimmed and neatened up with hedge cutters. |