We often get requests from our customers to explain tree surgery terms to help the understand the work to be undertaken. We've included descriptions of some of the tree surgery phrases below:
- Crown - that part of the tree, which is above ground level, apart from the main stem
- Crown thinning - the removal of selected branches throughout the crown to reduce its density by a given percentage, without reducing the tree's overall shape
- Crown lifting - the removal of lower branches to increase the clearance above ground level to provide access around the tree or prevent obstruction for vehicles using the highway
- Crown reduction - reducing the height and spread of the crown by a given amount
- Pollarding - the removal of the whole crown to a given point on the main stem
- Dead wooding or crown cleaning - the removal of dead, dying, damaged or diseased branches, back to sound wood, for reasons of safety and appearance provided on this page.
If there's any other phrases or terminology you'd like explain please contact us on (01344) 311101 or 07590 361898 or via e-mail at enquiries@calibratree.co.uk