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Reasons for Work

Branches causing obstruction to footpath, driveway, etc.
Branches blocking streetlight or road signs.
Recommendation by Arborist (Tree Surgeon).
Subsidence damage to property.

Examples of Proposed Work

These are some of the approved techniques as described in the British Standard: "Recommendations for Tree Work (BS3998)".
This will help you decide what might be the most appropriate for your tree and will enable you to use the correct terms to describe your intended works. A combination of these techniques may be used or other methods not specified here.
We will provide you with detailed advice.

 

       
 

Your Tree Before

 

    
   

 

       
 

Crown Lifting

 

This is carried out to increase the clearance between the ground level and the lower branches either to allow access below the tree, to clear sight lines, improve views or allow light to penetrate to the ground.

    
   

 

       
 

Crown Thinning

 

This is done to allow more light through to the crown without altering the overall shape and size of the tree. Crossing or rubbing branches are removed together with diseased wood. The tree is then pruned to reduce the crown density whilst retaining a natural shape.

    
   

 

       
 

Crown Reduction

This is a more extensive and severe form of pruning and is used to:

1. Reduce the weight of potentially dangerous limbs.
2. Balance a misshapen tree, for example, following storm damage, or after bad pruning.
3. Prevent trees obstructing or damaging buildings and property.
4. Prevent trees from interfering with overhead telephone and power lines.

 

    
   

Branch Removal

Pruning as indicated above may not always be necessary or desirable and inspection may reveal that only one or two branches require pruning.

 

  
 
 
 
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