If a free consultation is required we will determine which type of pruning is necessary for your trees. Tree pruning techniques include:
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Eliminating branches that rub other branches or trees.
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Removing limbs that create an obstruction
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Removing dead or weak limbs that pose a hazard or
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Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs
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Creating better canopy structure to lessen wind resistance
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Training young trees
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Removing limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions
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Removing branches or thinning to increase light penetration
It is important that the correct pruning procedure is prescribed and carried out for the preservation of a tree’s health, safety, and aesthetics. The removal of diseased or insect-infested branches help a tree to live longer. Removing low hanging or rotten branches can prevent personal injury or damage to property. We also prune trees for structural integrity, stability in high winds and to improve the vista and sun penetration for specific parts of a property. Some trees are reared in abstract forms and are maintained as topiary. In the South East of England trees which are growing close to property are often reduced in size to reduce the water uptake from the clay substrata. During dry periods this reduces shrinkage of the clay which can help prevent subsidence

Crown Reduction
The tree here is an English Oak. We reduced the tree crown by approximately 30% due to a bracket fungus on the base of the tree. In a garden situation the risk would be measured differently, no chances are taken when there is a main road as a target. The tree is to be closely monitored and pruned accordingly over the next 10 years or so..
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning is a very effective way of increasing light into buildings and gardens. Crown thinning (when carried out correctly) keeps the apical dominance of the plant intact. This reduces the rate at which the plant responds to the pruning, thus being a more cost effective way of managing trees which reduce light penetration whilst maintaining an aesthetic.
Pollarding
The tree here (Horse chestnut) was infected with honey fungus which covered approximately 25% of the base of the tree. Due to the tree screening the garage which overlooked the garden it was decided to pollard the tree at the main structural points. Pollarding made the tree safe whilst maintaining a function for the tree.Contact Us
Email: enq@urbanforester.co.uk
Address : 10a The Lodge, Hylda Court, London, NW5 1RE
Tel: 0800 075 1785
Fax: 0207 209 3451