Quick Links: Pruning - Deadwood Pruning - Felling - Removal of Dead and Dangerous Trees - Tree Preservation and Conservation Zone Orders - Formative and Cultural Pruning - Crown Thinning - Crown Reduction Pruning - Pollarding

General

Mature trees lost through neglect can never be replaced. Bracon Tree services cares about your trees and knows how to keep them healthy. We provide tree care services in the whole of the Northwest with bases in Warrington, Cheshire, North Manchester, we understand local environmental conditions and know how to effectively care for the trees in this area.

Urban trees react to environmental stress. A tree can be struggling for a long time before you begin to see signs of trouble. Our certified arborists provide free consultations and develop proactive tree management programs that help you avoid the costs of poor environmental conditions, pests, and diseases. Your concerns and your trees' health are our concerns.

When you choose Bracon Trees, you benefit from our unique approach to tree care:

• Full-service concept: We provide all the services you need, from tree surgery, to plant health care, to tree and stump removal.
• Professional training: Because all of our managers are certified arborists, they are very knowledgeable about the needs of trees and have the training, experience, and equipment to ensure effective tree care.
• Responsiveness: We put your needs first. Because we realize the importance of being flexible, we adjust our schedules as your needs change and provide the fastest possible response times.
• Professional approach: Our staff prides itself on being professional, conscientious, and respectful toward customers. We are very sensitive to avoiding disruptions on your property and schedule our work accordingly.

Sensitive to environmental issues: We use environmentally friendly chemicals for plant health care and strictly follow all usage guidelines.

Tree Care Services
Bracon Tree services provides a full range of tree care services, including:

• Pruning
• Removal
• Stump grinding
• Cabling
• Deep root fertilization
• Disease and pest control
• Arborist reports and consultation
• Free wood chips

Pruning - Back to top

The main reasons for pruning ornamental and shade trees include:

• Pruning for safety: Removing branches that could fall and cause injury or property damage, trimming branches that interfere with lines of sight on streets or driveways, and removing branches that grow into utility lines.
• Pruning for health: Removing diseased or insect-infested wood, thinning the crown to increase airflow and reduce some pest problems, and removing crossing and rubbing branches.
• Pruning for aesthetics: Enhancing the natural form and character of trees or stimulating flower production.

Pruning can also be used to stimulate fruit production and increase the value of timber.

Pruning is cyclic by nature - it should be considered a process, not an event. Careful and correct pruning produces structurally sound trees that can better withstand the adverse environmental conditions they are subject to. Additionally, properly pruned trees require less cabling, bracing, and disease and pest management to maintain good health. Appropriate pruning will improve aesthetics while prolonging the useful life of trees.

The optimal time for pruning depends on the type of tree:

• Fruiting and/or flowering trees: October to January
• Most common trees, late November to mid-March
• Other trees: year-round depending on needs

Deadwood Pruning - Back to top

Deadwood Pruning is the removal from the tree of dead, dying or broken branches and diseased branch wood. This can be significant for the health of a tree and important in public areas or close to highways etc. from the viewpoint of safety liability. However, where only limited public access occurs, wildlife may utilise deadwood for habitat and a food source. Bracon tree services. appreciates the broad range of tree owners' interests and can advise and tailor works to meet these.

Felling - Back to top

The complete removal of a tree is sometimes necessary because of conflicting site use or the death or dangerous condition of the subject tree. If space permits this can be accomplished by directional felling, or Bracon tree services. can control the direction of fall using skilled winching techniques. Where lack of space dictates sectional felling, the subject tree is systematically dismantled in a controlled and safe manner to avoid damage to surrounding obstacles. Roping, rigging equipment and mobile cranes and elevated platforms can be used.

Removal of Dead and Dangerous Trees - Back to top

The removal of dead and dangerous trees in confined spaces and over obstructions and buildings is an exacting and specialised task. Bracon tree services. is able to carry out this work quickly and confidently using the advanced high climbing and lowering techniques practised by our skilled staff. In appropriate cases Bracon tree services. uses craning techniques and is fully trained in site safety requirements.

Tree Preservation and Conservation Zone Orders - Back to top

Our enviable reputation for sensitive and correct pruning of large, venerable and historic trees is renowned and we are well versed in negotiating and meeting the requirements of Tree Preservation and Conservation Zone Orders. Bracon tree services in cooperation with CTS LTD. has a good working relationship with many local authorities enabling us to process statutory applications rapidly.

Formative and Cultural Pruning - Back to top

We carry out many small tasks such as formative and cultural pruning of young trees to encourage good early crown formation. The removal of crossing and poorly developing branches will enhance the safety and long-term well-being of the subject tree. More advanced pruning may be required, where the need for headroom clearance for pedestrians and vehicles may be a consideration and also to permit improvement in light to properties and grounds, which will keep trees in a proper and safe relationship to buildings and structures.

Crown Thinning - Back to top

Crown thinning is the sensitive removal of a selected proportion of secondary and small live branch growth throughout the crown. This will result in an even density of foliage around a well-spaced and balanced structure that permits light penetration and lessens wind resistance. This pruning work is formative and can also be remedial work for the long-term health of more mature trees.

Crown Reduction Pruning - Back to top

Crown reduction techniques to balance soil conditions and water demands near to building are aspects in constant demand. In many instances sensitive crown reduction can allow the continued conservation of trees where structural problems might otherwise demand the loss of a valuable tree. Crown reduction pruning is often required to compensate for loss of root viability on development sites. Bracon tree services can advise and carry out all appropriate uses of this technique.

Pollarding - Back to top

Heavy Crown Reduction Pruning or Pollarding techniques are sometimes appropriate where the crown of a deciduous tree is simply too large for its location or in instances where extensive defects and weaknesses might make the tree unstable. Severe pruning of this type can stimulate vigorous regrowth. Bracon Tree Services. will fully discuss the implementation of this technique with clients as required.

Copyright © RyanKevinOllerton 2006