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Felling or Section Felling: The removal of an entire tree, if the surroundings permit
this can be done in one go (felling). In most situations there will be obsticles around the tee
which must be avoided, in such situations the tree is removed in sections,some or all of
which may have to be lowered to the ground using a system of ropes and pulleys.
this can be done in one go (felling). In most situations there will be obsticles around the tee
which must be avoided, in such situations the tree is removed in sections,some or all of
which may have to be lowered to the ground using a system of ropes and pulleys.
Crown Thinning: The removal of a percentage of a tree's branches. No more than 25%
should be removed. This is achieved by selecting dead, damaged and rubbing limbs first, then
moving on to take an even number of branches from the whole crown . Done well this allows
light to pass through an the canopy giving a gentle dappled light.
should be removed. This is achieved by selecting dead, damaged and rubbing limbs first, then
moving on to take an even number of branches from the whole crown . Done well this allows
light to pass through an the canopy giving a gentle dappled light.
Crown Raising: The removal of the lower branches. Usually with the aim of increasing
light or preventing an obstruction.
light or preventing an obstruction.
Crown Reduction: The trimming of a percentage of the outer-most branches to reduce
the size of the canopy. No more than 25% should be removed. It is a common misconception
that a large tree can be made small, it can't.
the size of the canopy. No more than 25% should be removed. It is a common misconception
that a large tree can be made small, it can't.
Pollarding: A drastic method of pruning which should be avoided wherever possible.
Exceptions may include street trees and those which have been Pollarden in the past
(Re-Pollarding)
Exceptions may include street trees and those which have been Pollarden in the past
(Re-Pollarding)
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