Glossary
March 30th, 2009Approved Contractor - will have sufficient experience and knowledge to work on Council trees. This will include knowledge of tree work methods, tree health and safety requirements.
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Crown Lifting |
Remove lower branches for better access to light or visibility. |
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Crown Reduction |
Selective removal of peripheral branches to reduce size, for powerline clearance or to mitigate growth. |
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Crown Thinning |
Selective branch removal to lighten heavy limbs beneficial for tree vitality and safety. |
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Formative Pruning |
Establishment of firm and sound structure. Best performed on trees that are young to minimise wound size. |
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Pollarding |
The annual removal of previous growth to same point of the tree structure, resulting in a flush of slender shoots and branches. |
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Topping |
Practice that involves the removal of strong leader branches, cut usually on a horizontal plane. Topping may lead to the death of the branches. It impacts on the natural form of the tree and reduces aesthetic value. |