FORMATIVE PRUNING
Devon specialist tree surgeon for:-pruning of young and newly
planted trees to remove any defects, deadwood etc. which will
encourage the tree to grow with a sound structure.
CROWN LIFTING
The selective removal of the lower branches of a trees crown.
This is done to allow light through and to prevent the tree being
damaged from passing vehicles or to reduce the temptation for
tree climbing.
POLLARDING
The removal of all branches leaving just the trunk which is used
as a last resort for a damaged tree or to reduce the uptake of
water, in some cases.
CROWN
THINNING
The selective removal of internal branches evenly throughout the
tree. An effective method of allowing light to travel through
the crown and reducing the wind resistance of the tree without
altering its shape.
CROWN REDUCTION
This is the overall reduction of the size of the canopy acheived
by removing the ends of branches evenly throughout the crown,
leaving a balanced shape. This technique is used for many reasons
such as to reduce wind resistance and water up-take or to control
the size of a tree in a restricted environment.
FELLING AND STUMP REMOVAL
The complete removal of a dead or deceased tree to prevent
other trees on the surrounding area being infected.
CLEANING OUT
The removal of deadwood, crossing branches, trunk suckers and
growth at the base of a tree.
HEDGE TRIMMING
The trimming and tidying of hedges, this may also include the
reduction of the height of the hedge as required.
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