Tree Surgery & Felling

Tree Removal/Felling

Tree removal can be required due to a variety of reasons; Either the tree is dead, diseased or decaying and has become dangerous, or it’s simply growing in an unsuitable location.

A straight fell (removal of the tree as a single unit) will be undertaken if there is adequate space and no risk to property or person(s). We use pulling ropes and felling wedges to control the direction of the fall.

A sectional fell (removal of the tree in sections from top down) will be undertaken when there is potential risk to property(s) or person(s). We use the step cut, break off, controlled throw method and lowering ropes to ensure a safe dismantling.

Pruning

Aside from the aesthetics, the appropriate pruning of trees is critical to their health and longevity.

Early intervention (formative pruning) can be key. Whilst a tree is young we can help it develop a strong trunk and branch structure by eliminating potential defects. This also helps remove the likelihood of any future hazards, making it far more cost effective too .

A variety of pruning techniques can be applied to combat issues of encroachment, lighting and size to help you maintain that perfect garden.

Crown Reduction

Crown reduction is used to reduce the height and/or spread of the crown/canopy of the tree. We achieve this by removing the tips of the branches at suitable growth points, whilst ensuring to maintain the tree(s) natural shape.

Crown Reduction

Crown Thinning

Crown thinning is when a small percentage of secondary and small live branches are removed throughout the crown of the tree. We typically only apply this method to broad-leaved species. It helps to improve light levels, reduce wind resistance and balance branch structure, whilst retaining the tree’s original size and shape.

Crown Thinning

Crown Raising

Crown raising/lifting involves directly removing low branches or parts of branches that may be causing obstruction. Large branches growing directly from tree trunk should not be removed as they could damage the tree permanently . We use this technique to help improve light penetration and provide adequate access for vehicles (5.2M) and pedestrians (2.5M ) in accordance to UK common practices.

Crown Raising

Deadwood Management (Crown cleaning)

Deadwood Management involves removing dead, dying, diseased, broken, weakly attached and split branches from the crown of the tree. Particularly when they are deemed a health and safety risk. We also remove climbing plants such as ivy that can be damaging to the tree.

Crown Cleaning

Pollarding

Pollarding involves removing all the branches of the tree to the main trunk. The tree is then allowed to re-grow, yet normally requires pruning every 2-5 years. This technique is used to help control tree size. However, mature trees that haven’t been pollarded before are often unsuitable candidates, as the technique could potentially injure and permanently damage the tree.

Pollarding