Glossary

Please see terminology below which may help explain some services we provide.

Tree Felling- The removal of the full tree from the ground without the needing to climb.

Sectional Felling-Removal of the full tree using climbing and rigging equipment to prevent damage to site and surrounding. This would be done when a tree is located in a small area with hazards.

Crown Lifting- The removal of the lowest branches of the canopy. There are many reasons for crown lifting, for example to bring more light and provide clearance for pedestrians, vehicles, buildings, signage and views.

Crown Cleaning- Removal of dead, dying, diseased, crossing, crowded, weakly attached and sometimes low vigour branches. This is necessary where trees overhang areas used regularly by people, to reduce risk and improve the appearance of a tree.

Crown Thinning- The removal of a small portion of secondary and small live branches. Crown thinning may be used to allow more light to pass through the tree, reduce wind resistance or to lessen the weight of heavy branches.

Crown Reduction- The reduction in volume and size of a tree's crown, achieved by pruning back limbs to suitably selected side branches, whilst maintaining its natural shape as far as is practicable. It is useful for maintaining large trees in confined spaces or for reducing the stress from a weakened main stem.

Pollarding- The method whereby branches are pruned back to the same point every one to three years and is generally only used on trees that have been previously pollarded.

Wood Chipping- Our tracked chipping machine service ables us to either remove chips or to disperse over areas for mulch making the process more economical friendly.

Tree Surveys/ Reports: Are you worried about your tree? We can provide a written report with our wealth of theory qualifications. We are also able to take care of planning applications for any trees with a preservation order and any in conservation areas.