Tree Pruning
Crown Thinning
- The removal of a set percentage of selected branches thoughout the crown, allowing more light through the tree and reducing wind impact.
Crown reduction
- Reduction of the overall size of the crown.
- Also practised for a tree declining in vigour.
Crown lift
- Removal of the lower branches of tree.
- Reasons: better access under canopy, more light through tree.
Removal of major dead wood, broken wood, and crossing branches