WAIN MARSH TREE SERVICES
Friendly & Professional - Over 20 Years Experience
Biddulph Valley Stoke on Trent
Tel: 01782 512424

Services

TREE PRUNING

REDUCING AND RESHAPING

I carry out all different types of tree pruning depending on the aim of the work which could be due to safety aspects of the tree including the safety of people and property, access or obstruction, light issues or the aesthetics of the tree, all pruning is carried out to British Standard BS3998 recommendations

Bellow is a brief description of the various types of pruning and their aims (in tree surgery we call the canopy of a tree the crown it is the part of the tree that carries the foliage)

FORMATIVE PRUNING

A way of creating a good shape to the tree when it is young to semi-mature it helps it to grow into a strong, safe, well shaped tree

CROWN THINNING

Selective removal of branches to reduce the density of the tree allowing more light through and reducing shade beneath the tree, it also allows wind to blow through the tree reducing wind damage

CROWN LIFTING

This involves removing the lowest branches of the tree increasing clearance between the ground and the lower branches this can create more access below, let more light under the tree or open up a view

CROWN REDUCTION AND RESHAPING

The crown of the tree is reduced bringing an overall shape and size to the tree either all over or in a certain part bringing the tree back into balance, it creates a desired appearance or makes it more suited to its surroundings if the tree has outgrown its space, it reduces the weight and sail area of the crown which is the part of the tree that catches the wind. Trees with a large crown can have heavy and possibly dangerous branches

POLLARDING

A type of pruning which involves the removal of the branches of a tree leaving the main stem or trunk it restricts and manages the size of the tree encouraging regrowth and vitality promoting a very dense head of foliage and branches

DEADWOOD REMOVAL

Any deadwood in the tree needs to be removed because if it falls it can cause injury and damage to property

 

TREE REMOVAL

FELLING AND SECTIONAL DISMANTALLING

If a tree needs to be removed there are two methods used, in open land the tree is cut off near the base and allowed to fall the tree is then cut up into sections on the ground for removal this is called felling

If the tree is in a limited space a technique called sectional dismantling is used where I climb into the tree and carefully take it down one piece at a time, ropes are used to lower the pieces to the ground to avoid damage this is called sectional dismantling

TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS (TPO)

A TPO is made by the Local Planning Authority to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodland.

It is a serious criminal offence to carry out work on these trees without permission although there are special conditions in place for dangerous or dead trees.

If work is required on a protected tree written approval seeking consent to carry out work on the protected tree/s must be sought from the Local Planning Authority it is usually free of charge.

It can take quite a few weeks for the application to be processed.

The tree owner can make the application themselves or I can make the application on their behalf at no extra cost.

 

 

 

 

All Aspects of Tree and Hedge Work

  • Tree Pruning
  • Formative Pruning
  • Crown Thinning and Lifting
  • Crown Reduction and Reshaping
  • Pollarding
  • Deadwood Removal
  • Tree Felling
  • TPO Applications
  • Hedge and Shrub Maintanence