Arbor Care Tree Services has provided a professional and friendly tree work service for many years. Our tree surgeons specialise in all areas of tree work and woodland management including:
- Arboricultural Method StatementsThis is a document detailing how a particular process will be carried out during demolition and proposed construction work in proximity to trees...
- Crown LiftingThis is the removal of the lowest branches normally to give a uniform height from ground level.
- Crown ReductionThis is used to reduce the height and/or spread of the crown of a tree
- Crown ThinningThis is the removal of the smaller branches within the crown of the tree to reduce the density of the crown.
- DeadwoodingThis is the removal of any dead wood from within the crown of the tree.
- PollardingTraditionally and still commonly used this term describes the removal of all branches from the trunk.
- Sectional FellingThis is the complete removal of a tree down to ground level.
- Straight FellingThe straight fell of trees is the removal of trees as a single unit and is limited to such situations which pose no risk of damage to any property.
- Stump GrindingThis is the removal of tree stumps alter felling to a depth between 6 and 9 inches below ground level.
- Stump removalStump removal consists of the complete removal of the stump and root ball
- Tree & Mortgage ReportsThese may be for issues relating to subsidence, planning consents, mortgages or litigation.
- Tree PlantingWe provide a complete service from soil preparation, advice on tree selection to planting and maintenance schedules.
- Tree Pruning Tree pruning or tree cutting is carried out for a variety of different reasons, not always for the benefit of the tree.
- Tree Removal Trees are removed for a variety of reasons. Dead trees can become dangerous over a period of time and people have a duty of care to ensure dead trees do not present a danger to property or the public.
- Woodland ManagementArbor Care Tree Services can give you a comprehensive service in forestry for woodland owners and investors, specialising in the management of small woodlands.
We are hard working and maintain the highest quality of service throughout every project we undertake. We are fully insured and most importantly we are N.P.T.C. Qualified.
All our work is carried out to the British Standard BS3998: Recommendations for tree work. We also comply with BS 5837: Trees in relation to construction.
All our operators are fully qualified and regularly undertake further training to meet the changing needs and standards for tree care.
Tree Stump Removal (Stump Grinding)
Following the removal of a tree, the resulting stump can present a problem. Stumps can be poisoned preventing any regrowth or removed mechanically using a stump grinder. Depending on the size or position of the tree stump, it may be necessary to ‘grub out’ the tree roots by hand excavation. This method is restricted to smaller tree stumps and is labour intensive.
Reasons for tree stump removal or tree stump grinding may be to prevent regrowth, provide space for replanting or to position buildings, fencing or other structures. Mechanical extraction with the use of diggers is not advised due to the disruption that can be caused to the surroundings. The complex tree root system generally grows to the drip line or edge of the tree crown with smaller fibrous roots extending much further. Extraction of these roots without being severed from the root ball can easily cause damage to patios, walls and structures or even interfere with the root systems of neighbouring trees.
Arbor Care Tree Services have a number of different machines capable of removing tree stumps of any size in any situation. Large machines are employed where space allows, however smaller machines are required in certain locations due to restricted access.
Tree stump cutting or grinding is carried out with a stump grinding machine which consists of a power driven vertical cutting wheel to which especially hardened teeth are fitted. The machine in most cases removes the tree stump to approximately 6 - 9 inches below ground level. If necessary, the depth can be increased by altering the ground levels on which the machine sits. The main root ball is removed leaving lateral tree roots in the surrounding ground. Lateral tree roots can be removed if requested and agreed prior to works being carried out and will incur additional costs. In most cases it is not necessary to remove the lateral tree roots, and although the prevention of regrowth cannot be fully guaranteed, it is very unlikely to occur from the trees root stock.
The arisings from tree stump grinding operations are generally left on site, proud of the normal ground level. The ground from which the stump was removed will then settle over time and any excess can be recycled for use as mulch in other areas. For larger tree stumps, arisings can be removed and disposed of responsibly by agreement prior to works being carried out.