When creating a management plan we usually take into consideration what type of management the tree needs. We take into account the goal / problem the client may have with their tree and implement the correct management technique listed to best suit the scenario.
We make sure every cut we make has a purpose in reaching the final goal as we dont see the point in cutting trees for no reason.
Crown Thinning - This reduces the density of the tree’s Crown Thinning - 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 through the canopy or crown. The amount of thinning proposed should be specified as a percentage (%) of the leaf area (usually no more than 30%).
Can be useful for letting more light into gardens and window
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 etc.
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 branchescontacting buildings, roofs and guttering