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Ash Dieback
The ash dieback fungus was officially identified in the UK in 2012 and is expected to affect 80% of the entire species by 2034. There is no cure for the fungus but there are certain steps that can be taken to minimise and slow down its spread. Ash Dieback is…
Crown Lifting
This is the practice of removing branches in the lower portion of the crown to provide light, balance and passage of air. It can also be useful to maintain statutory distances from buildings and roads.
Crown Reductions
A crown reduction can alleviate the overbearing presence of a dominant tree, and remove unwanted weight from branch tips. Appropriate pruning technique ensures minimal wounding whilst keeping the natural shape and form intact. This reduction is often carried out as an overall percentage of the crown e.g. 15-25%. Professional guidance…
Crown Thinning
Trees with dense foliage are more susceptible to wind throw. Selectively pruning internal growth ensures greater passage of air through the crown, dramatically reducing sail forces on the tree. Thinning will also promote a much higher light intensity in the immediate surroundings.
Dismantling & Rigging
Almost all removal operations will involve complex rigging to dismantle the tree using pulleys and friction devices, piece by piece. This requires a high level of skill and a good grasp of physics and geometry. Sometimes, we can lower up to a ton of timber in one go!
Felling
Unfortunately trees can become ill, or so big that they become a danger or nuisance to us and our homes. Removing a tree in a confined space requires a lot of skill and precision, and must be undertaken by a trained expert. At Easy Trees, we have all the latest…
Firewood
We can provide loads of logs and wood chip to suit a wide variety of wood burners, stoves and fires. Get in touch for a quote.
Hedge Cutting
Everyone can appreciate a nicely clipped hedge! Gardeners are restricted to work at specific heights, but as tree surgeons we can trim and shape ANY size hedge!
Pollarding
Pollarding is actually an ancient technique for the production of amenity timber. However, it also affords a secondary benefit in cyclical management (typically seen on street trees) or the introduction of a new framework in the scaffold limbs. This helps to promote the development of a more compact crown and…
Pruning
Trees frequently outgrow their surroundings and it becomes necessary to maintain them. It can not be understated how much skill is required to prune correctly. Drop-crotch and target pruning are essential to preserve natural shape and vigour – a practice that is too often overlooked.
Stump Grinding
Stumps can prove problematic if you intend on developing a certain area, or would like to plant a new tree or shrub in its place. We can remove almost any stump with our different size machines.