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The reduction in height and/or spread of the crown (the foliage bearing portions) of a tree. Crown reduction may be used to reduce mechanical stress on individual branches or the whole tree, make the tree more suited to its immediate environment or to reduce the effects of shading and light loss, etc. The final result should retain the main framework of the crown, and so a significant proportion of the leaf bearing structure, and leave a similar, although smaller outline, and not necessarily achieve symmetry for its own sake. Reductions should be specified by actual measurements, where possible, and reflect the finished result, but may also refer to lengths of parts to be removed to aid clarity, e.g. ‘crown reduce in height by 1.5mm and lateral spread by 1.0m, all round, to finished crown dimensions of 16m in height by 10m in spread (measurements are approximate.)’. Not all species are suitable for this treatment and crown reduction should not be confused with ‘topping’, an indiscriminate and harmful treatment.

Crown thinning is the removal of a portion of smaller branches, usually at the outer crown, to produce a uniform density of foliage around an evenly spaced branch structure. It is usually confined to broad-leaved species. Crown thinning does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree. Material should be removed systematically throughout the tree, should not exceed the stated percentage and not more than 30% overall. Common reasons for crown thinning are to allow more light to pass through the tree, reduce wind resistance and reduce weight 

Crown lifting is the removal of the lowest branches and/or preparing of lower branches for future removal. Crown lifting is an effective method of increasing light transmission to areas closer to the tree or to enable access under the crown but should be restricted to less than 15% of the live crown height and leave the crown at least two thirds of the total height of the tree. Crown lifting should be specified with reference to a fixed point, e.g. ‘crown lift to give 4m clearance above the ground’.

Non-living branches or stems due to natural ageing or external influences. Deadwood provides essential habitats and its management should aim to leave as much as possible, shortening or removing only those that pose a risk. Durability and retention of deadwood will vary by tree species.

Tree felling is the course of cutting down a tree from the base,

Similarly, if a tree is considered dangerous due to its diseased/fragile condition, the best course of action is to have it felled before the tree falls and causes serious damage/harm.

if you suspect you have a tree or a grove of trees which are dead, dying or diseased, its essential that these are made a priority to be inspected and action taken. with our highly skilled qualified and fully insured arborists Amfor Arboriculture can take on all manners of dead and dangerous trees, with our experience and tracked machines we can ensure safe practises throughout the operation.

There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a finely trimmed hedge or having Yew balls perfectly manicured (pictured here). Depending on the type of shrub /hedge/bush you are maintaining will require different levels of maintenance throughout the year. Give Amfor Arboriculture  a call to ascertain what you need and design a bespoke trimming service. To give your property real curb appeal.

Amfor Arboriculture loves nothing more than paying it forward- by this we mean planting trees and hedges - with the government's plan to combat climate change and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 there's never been a more important time to get planting! Whether its large scale buffer planting on solar farms, rewinding pasture land or popping a few trees in the garden we up for it all!

whether its moving into a new property, bringing life back into a mature garden or clearing a site. Having a clear out of unwanted brambles, shrubs or trees to start a fresh is essencial for preparing  for your new layout. Amfor Arboriculture is well equipped to handle all of your projects.

We offer a range of Woodland services, from thinning to clear felling, using our range of equipment from our tracked chippers to low impact excavators we maintain the highest safety standards. We are happy to manage both small and medium scale forestry sites and offer a wide range of services throughout this area.

At Amfor it's not just trees we specialise in, taming and maintaining unruly paddocks and large grass areas. with our selection of compact tractors and ride on mowers we can handle most landscapes. whether you have a small holding or paddocks that require one-off or regular topping we've got you covered!

Our Tracked Stump grinder can fit through a standard garden gate this gives us the range to reach all Sizes of stumps on most properties. contact Amfor Arboriculture for a stump grinding quotation.