Sectioning/Section Felling

Sectioning or section felling involves the complete dissembling of a tree into sections before removing the waste. To safely execute such a task involves the use of lowering ropes and swings. The largest tree limbs are cut off first and lowered from the top down using lowering ropes before the complete removal of any other branches. The trunk is then dismantled and removed in sections. Sectioning or section felling is more commonly used on projects being carried in small or tight spaces or when there is a potential for property damage. 

Directional Felling

Directional felling can be less timely than section felling due to the direct approach of the technique. The procedure entails cutting a tree from its base and allowing it to fall to the ground in a controlled and safe manner into a suitable landing zone. Lowering ropes and swings are also used to assist and guide the tree on its descent. A directional fell is more commonly carried out in woodland and forests or in areas where there is enough space for the tree to be felled without the risk of damage to the surrounding area. However, it is also possible for smaller trees to be felled in larger domestic gardens or properties. 

Our Tree Surgery Work:

Crown thinning

Whether in a garden or a park, a beautifully kept tree is always welcome. However, for the tree to retain its spirit and beauty, its upkeep is key. Crown thinning is a vital aspect of tree maintenance and the process ought to be carried out diligently.

Every tree no matter its size or age will have a crown. The crown is made up of branches and leaves that grow from the main trunk. The art of crown thinning lies in the deft removal of smaller, tangled, dead and overgrown branches that have affected the natural structure of the tree crown. Once removed or thinned, a more evenly balanced crown structure will allow for sunlight, water and air to reach the tree’s interior to boost its vitality and help maintain all-round tree health. A good example of the benefits of crown thinning can be found in the maintenance of fruit trees as the process enables the fruits to grow.

Not only does crown thinning benefit the tree but it could also help brighten up your garden too, as the thinning of overreaching branches could aid the sun in lighting up parts of your premises it was previously unable to reach. 

Crown lifting

Sometimes the crown of a tree can cause several problems, in particular for domestic properties. This could mean anything from access to a parking space being obscured or a pathway becoming hazardous. To overcome such issues, crown lifting could be undertaken. 

The process of crown lifting involves the complete removal of branches from the lower section of the tree crown. Following a successful crown lift, the canopy of the tree crown – which is the layer of leaves and branches that cover the ground – is cleared to a new height. Similar to crown thinning, crown lifting can also help increase airflow to the inner branches and leaves of a tree to improve its health and also that of any plants, hedges or shrubberies that may be surrounding it. 

Crown reduction

When the shape and height of a tree’s crown become unsightly, the process of crown reduction ought to be considered. However, the crown reduction shouldn’t just mean the removal of overgrown sections of the tree crown. It ought to be a methodically planned practice which results in the strategic shortening of particular twigs and branches, usually on the uppermost portion of the crown, to maintain or decrease the tree height. 

When carried out correctly, crown reduction helps to restore the natural shape and size of a tree whilst ensuring the tree’s future growth will be strong and vibrant due to the attentive pruning of the branches previously

Safety pruning

Safety pruning is the act of pruning a tree, hedge or shrubbery to meet arboriculture standards and to ensure the safe keeping of gardens, public spaces or places of work. Whilst it could be considered somewhat an umbrella term for the overall safe conditioning of various arboriculture aspects, a more concentrated definition could define the practice of safety pruning as work carried at ground level. This could include the reduction of thorny, overgrown hedgerows or the pruning of poisonous shrubs or bushes. 

Tree removal

If the various practices of crown trimming aren’t viable perhaps the removal of a tree is needed. The techniques and methods by which trees are removed can vary due to the nature and variations of tree that exists. Other factors can include height, shape, size or location. For instance, a forty-foot tree in all its fullness during the peak of spring may need more time spent on it than one-half its size during the cold depths of winter.

The complete removal of a tree may be needed for many different reasons such as for health and safety, building subsidence, in response to nuisances covered by the law, like the obstruction of a road, high street or train line or in keeping with arboricultural standards.

Stump removal

If a tree has previously been felled and the stump remains then it is good practice to remove it. Especially if the reason for removing the tree primarily was due to concerns over building subsidence, as the roots of the tree will remain and could continue to cause a problem. 

The most effective method of stump removal is by grinding the stump using a high-powered stump grinding machine. By employing such machinery the risk of ground disturbance is considerably reduced when compared to more labour-intensive practices such as diggers or mechanical winches. It is also more cost-friendly and less time-consuming than digging by hand. 

Cable bracing

When healthy trees begin to pose potential dangers then cable bracing is employed to prevent accidents from happening. The technique involves looping cables made from durable materials such as polyamide and polyester around weakened branches to bind them to stronger sections of the tree trunk or stem. This method differs greatly from past practices in which an eye bolt would be attached to each end of the cable for it to then be screwed directly into the tree trunk to form a link. Whilst somewhat effective this method of bracing can not be achieved without creating a wound in the tree’s stem. Aside from the damage initially caused, over time there’s a risk of rot and decay emerging around the eye bolt and causing permanent damage to the tree and potentially causing it to fail. 

Cable bracing is the most popular method when structural support for an ageing or damaged tree is needed. However, it can also be used when a tree fork or V-shape occurs. This can pose a particularly hazardous situation as the weaker stem that forms the fork or V-shape will eventually snap.

Due to the important nature of cable bracing, there are several details which need to be considered. Firstly, the species of the tree should be taken into account, as should its condition as this could have an effect on which system is used. Finally, how often the cable brace should be checked following the work is also very important. 

Regeneration

The subject of regeneration has never been more topical. As the UK looks to achieve net zero emissions but 2050 the act of tree planting and forest regeneration should be in all of our thoughts. 

The regeneration of land by way of tree or shrubbery planting should first be assessed by professionals as the creating of new treescapes to improve the benefit of both environment and society doesn’t come without potential problems. So thorough planning prior to the works beginning is essential. Such forethought may include the correct placement of trees and shrubberies to ensure health and longevity, soil testing and the thorough inspection of the environment where the potential regeneration will be taking place. However, once such checks have been carried out and the works completed the addition of trees, plants and shrubberies to a home, business or property can help transform a firmly barren space into a stunning garden landscape and a relatively low cost.

Dead-wooding

If a tree begins to look unwell there is a good chance that it may need dead-wooding before it’s too late. It isn’t always easy to spot deadwood on trees there are a few tell-tale signs to look for to indicate its presence. Leafless branches in the spring or summer months, large fungus growing up the stem and exposed bark on otherwise healthy trunks are all indicators of deadwood and could signal danger for the long-term wellbeing of a tree. 

Whilst some instances of deadwood can be deemed as insignificant, if there is any potential danger from falling limbs or branches then dead-wooding should be undertaken to prevent as much. The skill of dead-wooding involves the complete eradication of problematic limbs or branches by a highly competent arboricultural professional who is trained in the field and can work safely at height whilst using high-powered machinery.  

Hedges, Shrubs & Bush Pruning 

The tending of hedges, shrubs and bushes by way of pruning should be a regular activity for those looking to maintain a healthy-looking garden or outdoor space. It keeps one’s garden aesthetically pleasing to the eye and benefits the health and growth of a garden’s hedges, shrubs and bushes. Aside from the visual and health factors pruning hedgerows in a particular fashion can also provide privacy and wind-breaking attributes. Although hedge, shrub and bush pruning must always be carefully planned and executed exercise because overdoing so can also have a detrimental effect. So it is important to get the balance just right. Ideally, pruning should be carried out at the beginning and the end of each summer season with general maintenance throughout the summertime as and where it is needed.

Hedge Trimming 

Whilst hedge trimming can seem a fairly pedestrian process, various factors ought to require the help of an experienced professional. Not only are high-powered and dangerous equipment, such as chainsaws, needed but there are also some hedge types up and down the UK which could pose potential health risks due to their poisonous nature. 

Aesthetically speaking, hedge trimming should be seen as a skill or art form, not just something quickly applied on the first hot day of the year. When employing trained and competent individuals they can apply their knowledge and experience to achieve the very best results. 

Contract Maintenance

If you are the owner of a business or property the most efficient means to ensure all aspects of your surrounding land, garden, pathways etc are kept looking immaculate is by contract maintenance. By way of contract, Cedar Tree Care will maintain the upkeep and arboricultural maintenance of our client’s business or property. Managing ongoing tasks such as crown thinning, shrub pruning, hedge trimming or border maintenance doesn’t only offer peace of mind but also keeps costs down. In the hectic world we now live in these such things can be easy to put off until it is too late. But when contracting an outfit such as Cedar Tree Care we guarantee to keep on top of all arboricultural matters so our client needn’t worry. 

Tree Surgery

Our expert workforce offers the most professional tree survey service in London, Essex and Kent. Passionate about our craft, honest in our nature our team are as efficient as any and are certified to deal with any tree height with the knowledge to do so in any environment. Following your free, no obligation quote our team can get to work right away using top of the range equipment for all manner of tree surgery services such as crown thinning, crown reduction, crown lifting, felling, cable bracing and more.

Pruning Garden Clearance

Following the activity of pruning, it is essential to commence pruning garden clearance. After tending to a garden or a property’s hedge, shrubs or bushes, the clearance of what remains ought to be done in an environmentally friendly fashion. Any garden waste, such as leaves, twigs or branches must be disposed of by way of local council policy. A professional arboricultural service will have the means and methods of doing so whilst causing little or minimum environmental impact. 

Flower Beds & Shrubberies 

No garden space is complete without flower beds & shrubberies. The contrasting colours and shapes of different flowers and shrubs are what make each garden unique. But when it comes to planting or tending for them, professional arboriculturists can apply the skill and experience needed to make a garden, park or commercial space come to life. The work needed to maintain flower beds and shrubberies will change each season and will need to be close attention to remain healthy.  

Weed control

The removal of weeds and intrusive plant species is vital to maintaining a healthy garden space. When employing a weed control service there should be discourse between the client and the company as to the methods that will be used to fix the problem. There are only two methods by which to remove weeds; by hand or by environmentally friendly herbicides. The most common and stubborn weeds found in the UK are brambles, stinging nettles, bindweeds and Japanese knotweed. But a competent weed control service can readily remove and destroy all of these. 

Winter salt/gritting service

When the winter hits using a winter salt and gritting service to ensure safety fought to be considered. The salting and gritting process works by gradually turning the ice and snow into a saline solution that has a lower freezing point than water. Once the desired amount has been applied further movement by vehicles helps the salt to spread and move to eventually melt the ice which subsequently prevents ice from forming. Salting and gritting ought to be applied on roads or paths on either domestic or commercial land to prevent accidents from occurring. 

Hedges, Shrubs & Bush Pruning

It is important to have your shrubs and bushes pruned and trimmed regularly. This ensures that they remain in good condition, because it benefits the shrub or bushes growth and health. This procedure must be done carefully as over-pruning can have detrimental effects on their health.

Ideally, hedges need to to be trimmed at the beginning and the end of the summer season with regular general maintenance throughout the summertime as needed. We have the expertise to prune, trim and maintain any type, size or shape of hedge.

We offer a specialist hedge maintenance service, which can help contain the hedges within your grounds to preserve their visual benefits, as well as providing privacy and their wind breaking attributes. Our skilled team boast a wealth of experience and their arboricultural skills guarantees that you are provided with an outstanding and sleek looking design. Regardless of the size and species of the hedge, our arboricultural specialists will give your hedge the look you after. We can transform an unkempt and overgrown hedge into a fantastic feature for your garden.

After the hedge pruning has been performed, we always ensure that your garden is left tidy by raking and sweeping up all the cuttings, which are then disposed of.

Vegetation Services 

There are various scenarios in which vegetation services might be needed. For land owners looking to develop an area, the removal of vegetation before any work may commence would usually be required. Of similar importance, the removal of vegetation is also important if any danger to public health is posed by poisonous plant species. 

Effective clearance of vegetation, whether decaying tree remains, plant growth or diseased and infected shrubs, plants or hedges, should always be carried out by trained professionals with the capacity to dispose of the remains safely and responsibly. The use of high-powered and potentially dangerous equipment, such as mulching equipment, trimmers and chainsaws furthers the cause to only employ competent professionals.

Why use our firewood?

• Quality seasoned firewood
• We deliver to your home
• All wood is recycled from waste wood we have cut down in our tree surgeon work
• It’s an inexpensive source of firewood
• We supply different types of wood in one bundle, which is better for a stove, as the wood of different trees have varying burning times
• Our wood is hand cut for convenience when burning