TreecologyArboricult
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Sectional Felling - is the felling of trees whilst climbing or from a MEWP (Cherry Picker) allowing us to piece down a tree safely into a small area using rigging or handheld methods to prevent any damage to surroungin structures or vegetation etc
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Treecology Arboriculture
Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place
you want it . Limbing is the removal of the branches from either
standing or downed trees. Bucking is the process of cutting a downed
tree into appropriate lengths.
Tree Felling
Straight Felling
Straight Felling - is the felling of trees as whole from the base
in a controlled and safe manner using special cuts and
techniques perfected over years of experience.
Sectional Felling
Sectional Felling - is the felling of trees whilst climbing or from a MEWP
(Cherry Picker) allowing us to piece down a tree safely into a small area using
rigging or handheld methods to prevent any damage to surroungin structures
or vegetation etc.This is usually done near or over buildings etc where straight
felling is not an option
Coppicing
This involves cutting trees, hedges and shrubs near to ground level allowing
strong re-growth and a sustainable supply of timber for future growth. Trees
and shrubs that are pruned in this way can reproduce shoots that grow
substantially