Tag: Tree Felling

Aftermath from the Beast for the East, how are your trees looking?

The harsh wind and snowy conditions when the beast from the east struck earlier this year left many plants wind scorched, ragged, but worse still, dead!

More tender plants didn’t make it but before you remove anything do a quick test to see if things may recover; gently scrape your thumb nail on a twiggy bit of growth to see if under the fine bark there’s green or moist wood. This will be a good indicator for the sap rising and the tree or shrub being alive.

For evergreen trees and shrubs that are looking tatty, make sure they have plenty of TLC over spring with watering through dry weeks and adding a good quality mulch. You may also want to try a light trim to tidy up the shape by removing stragglers and promoting growth.

Norfolk Beast from the East

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Melksham in Bloom disaster!

On Thursday 5th July, the day before the Britain in Bloom 2017 judging of Melksham in Wiltshire, contractors turned up in the town centre and started to fell the iconic market place trees as part of a planned development.

Melksham in Bloom committee members and local residents were reduced to tears after hours of voluntary hard work cleaning & primping Melksham for the eagerly awaited contest.  “It is a huge honour and matter of pride to be entered into this contest” one resident was quoted. “The contractors left a huge mess on the pristine market place” a Melksham in Bloom Committee member said.  Wilshire Council have since apologised for their bad timing and work will recommence on the tree removal and replanting inline with the new development.

Although a long way from Norfolk it pays to have a local tree surgeon who is aware of local events and organisations to make sure tree removal is a smooth process.  The waste generated from trees in full leaf is enormous, make sure you know who’s left to clear-up before you accept a quote.  Reputable Tree Surgeons will have the equipment to mulch tree waste and remove it from your property as part of the job.

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
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Felling large overgrown urban trees

Simon Gerrard felling a horse chestnut tree in Norfolk

Sometimes trees just get too big for their surroundings.  Around Norfolk we see this a lot in built up areas where a trees size has not been managed.

This magnificent horse chestnut had been pollarded historically then left to grow again.  The customer decided due to its size, close proximity to buildings and the over hang onto neighbouring property it was best to completely remove.

It is always a balance in urban areas between trees & buildings.  Getting some good planting advice is essential, not just for the trees health but to future proof its location.  Thinking about what your little sapling will mature into and how it will impact on the immediate environment. Experienced tree surgeons can help manage the size of large canopy trees every few years with correct technical pruning.

Tree management on your property should be ongoing, it doesn’t need to cost a fortune and may just involve a quick check-up and some small limb removal – for peace of mind that you’re not storing a problem for a windy day!

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
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Video – felling of a tall, mature tree

This large tree was felled by Simon in the open Norfolk countryside. Trees can hold tonnes of weight and need the technical know-how to remove them safely. Ground crews play an important part safe guarding the ground areas.

Norfolk Arb terminology explained

Arboriculture or ‘arbThrough the canopy of Oak Leaf Trees an expert tree care company in Norfolk‘ terminology can seem puzzling when it talks of things like ‘technical crown reductions’, here’s a few of the most common technical tree surgery procedures…

  1. Crown Reduction is where pruning work manages the size and shape of the whole tree by correct technical pruning. This pruning reduces end weight of limbs. Trees that are diseased or decayed can break apart or split. This tree surgery can help retain the tree safely for longer and is routinely recommended for trees near highways or in public spaces.
  2. Every tree and species is different, Fruit Trees particularly benefit from the Selective Reduction and Thinning pruning techniques which include the removal of sub dominant or weak branches. This opens the tree to light and air flow.  Improving the correct growth and helping increase fruit yields.
  3. Formative Pruning improves the structural form of a tree which will establish a good solid framework for the future health of the tree. This helps young and poorly maintained trees re-establish good form.
  4. Pollarding totally transforms the shape and visual look of a tree. Pollarding dates back hundreds of years and was used to harvest the new straight growing branches.  This technique is still used today as it maintains a trees size and looks visually appealing.
  5. Removing dead and dying branches or ‘Deadwooding‘ improves the trees appearance, makes the tree safer and can promote new healthy regrowth.
  6. Tree Felling or dismantling needs a qualified tree surgeon.  Trees can hold tons of timber in their limbs which needs to be carefully and expertly removed to avoid damage to person and property.  We carry £5 million pound Public Liability Insurance and have over 16 years of professional experience felling and removing trees of all sizes.

Simon Gerrard from Oak Leaf Tree Surgery is able to assess your tree and give options to achieving the best results safely.  Text or Give us a Bell Now for your Free No Obligation Tree Felling and Tree Cutting Quote  – 07920 067617
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