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The Crown
Works to be carried
out can be discussed on a site visit prior to works.
The common operations described and simply illustrated here show
some of your options. We as arborists will be able to help in
defining the works that will be appropriate for the tree(s) and in
line with British Standard BS 3998 - Recommendations for Tree Work
Please note that the entire branch system is known as the crown.
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Crown Thinning and Cleaning
This reduces the density of the tree's crown without changing the
overall shape and size of the tree. Thinning reduces the amount of
foliage and allows more light penetration and air movement through
the crown.
The amount of thinning proposed
is usually specified as a
percentage (%) or the leaf area (usually no more than 30%).
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Crown Lifting
This means removing lower branches to increase the clearance
between the ground and the crown.
Identify the branches you wish to remove, or specify a height
above ground level to which you wish to “lift” the crown.
Useful for allowing more light into gardens.
Prevents low branches obstructing paths, drives, mowers etc.
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Crown Reduction
The tree crown is reduced by shortening branches, and so changes
the overall size and shape of the tree. Reductions are usually
carried out all round the outer parts of the crown to maintain a
balanced shape, but seldom should it include cutting through the
main stem.
The amount of reduction proposed should be stated in terms of the
intended height and spread of the tree after pruning (rather than
what percentage (%) of the overall crown is to be removed).
Partial reduction may be useful for preventing branches
contacting buildings, roofs and guttering
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Coppicing
This is the art of cutting trees and shrubs to ground level,
allowing regrowth and substantial wood sources for generations to
come.
Hazel has many uses such as thatching, woven fences, bean and pea
sticks etc
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Pollarding
The head of main
branches are cut back by approximately 50% to promote a more bushy
growth. and to prevent them outgrowing their allotted space,
casting shade and obstructing wires.
Pollards are
identified by the numerous branches, originating at the same point
on the tree. The "Pollard Head" or "Boll" forms
where the new shoots spring up each year.
The London Plain,
Common Lime, Acer, Alnus and Quercus are well know to be tolerant of
pollarding.
Pollarding is best
started on young trees as young wood responds rapidly, reducing the
risk of decay.
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Stump Removal
We grind any size of stump proving a professional service
Lessens the risk of Honey Fungus
Can cut to 50cm below ground level
Turf friendly tracks are also available for minimal ground disturbance
Liberates ground for reinstatement of plants or grass
Quick, clean and efficient
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Wood Chip Mulch
This is a product made from the smaller branches of the tree
after it has been processed through a chipper. Woodchip is:-
Environmentally friendly
Improves soil structure as humus is added to the soil
Retains moisture
Suppresses weed growth
Reduced frost penetration into the soil etc
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Larger timber and Fire Wood
Large timber (trunks) are either planked
on site or at a sawmill and used
by the building trade or donated to local carvers.
The rest of the
branchwood is processed into firewood for use
in woodburners and open fires. Our firewood is competitively priced.
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