Tree Trimming

Deadwood removal

It is necessary to have any deadwood removed from the subject tree as this is important for the health of the tree. It is also very important in public areas such as public paths or highways etc due to the public liability. But in certain situations it can be beneficial for wildlife as deadwood provides habitat and also food but it should only be left when the public access is restricted. Sheffield Tree Services will discuss the clients interests and advise accordingly

Crown thinning

A tree is in need of a crown thinning when the density of the tree is too proportionate. The system we use to crown thin a tree is removing secondary and small growth to create a well balanced tree. Crown thinning allows more light to penetrate and can also encourage the long term health of more mature trees. It also reduces the wind current that flows through the tree, which in return reduces the risk of any branches snapping and causing damage.

Crown reduction

A tree should have a crown reduction to balance soil conditions and water demands near to buildings. We can reduce the tree where it might otherwise demand the loss of a valuable tree and allow for the continued conservation of the subject tree. Sometimes the loss of root vitality may encourage that the tree is given a crown reduction to compensate for its loss. Sheffield Tree Services can offer advice on this and carry out the work to a very high standard.

Crown lifting

Crown lifting is the removal of the lower branches, this technique is often used to give uniform height from ground level. It is not good practice to remove large branches and a crown lift does not normally include the removal of such branches as this may put in danger the future health of the tree through large wounds. There are a number of various reasons why a tree may have a crown lift, the most common are to let in more light and to balance the tree and to also allow access. The common practice for height clearance in the UK for vehicles is 5.2 metres and for the public 2.5 metres

Pollarding

Pollarding is the term used for removing the main branches from the trunk and is often used as an (annual of biannual) pruning back of small branches to the same point resulting in a ‘shaving brush effect'. Under certain circumstances it is not good to pollard mature trees as this will leave large wounds and such action may harm the future if the tree.

 

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