Great Wakering

Expert Tree Pollarding Great Wakering

Tree pollarding is frequently requested by local authorities with a requirement to manage public safety.

It involves removing the crown of a tree, leaving only the main trunk system. Pollarding isn’t necessarily the most appealing solution in a domestic setting, so be sure to discuss your full range of options with a qualified tree surgeon before going ahead.

Tree pollarding explained

Tree pollarding is used throughout Great Wakering to maintain the height of a tree whilst managing the outreach of the branches. Once it has been pollarded, a tree will carry on growing, although this will happen quite slowly.

A tree that has been pollarded will display smaller growth rings, so this is a long term solution. Pollarding is advantageous for trees planted along the public highway and is also a good way to keep trees away from nearby overhead power cables or railway lines.

If you have a tree in your Great Wakering garden that has outgrown its space, it may be more beneficial to choose crown lifting or tree reduction. These services work to control the size of the tree whilst keeping its appearance attractive.

Why choose TH Trees Ltd for Tree Pollarding in Great Wakering?

Householders, land managers, business owners, local authorities and housing associations have for over 15 years been relying on our expertise in tree pollarding throughout Great Wakering and across Essex.

Our Great Wakering tree surgeons hold TEN different N.P.T.C. qualifications in a range of aspects of arboriculture, as well as TWO LANTRA qualifications. All of this places us in the perfect position to safely carry out a wide range of tree care tasks at height, including tree pollarding.

As even further reassurance, TH Trees Ltd is Trading Standards, local authority and Safe4Site Gold approved. We work to British Standard BS 3998 2010 and adhere to a long list of legislation including the Work at Height Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and the Manual Handling Operations. We have maintained an unblemished record across all aspects of health and safety and hold £5 million liability insurance.

When you hire a tree surgeon for your tree pollarding in Great Wakering, be certain to verify that the qualifications and insurance they say they hold are a match for the work being carried out. This is of vital importance.

Tree Pollarding Great Wakering: Tree Species Covered

Whatever your species of tree, whether it’s located on public land, in a garden, on commercial premises or somewhere considered hazardous like next to a railway line or a body of water; TH Trees Ltd has the expertise required to handle the job safely.

The following are just some of the trees we are called to work on throughout Great Wakering:

• Oak – all species including English (common) oak, sessile oak and holm oak. This includes very large oak trees that have grown to towering heights with wide canopies.
• Ash – including those that have grown to several metres in height. Whilst pollarding your ash tree, we will check for signs of ash dieback and, if spotted, will provide a recommended course of action.
• Thorny or spiky trees – including the monkey puzzle, holly and hawthorn trees. Some trees surgeons will refuse to carry out pollarding on spiky trees, but that won’t happen with TH Trees Ltd as we have the expertise to tackle even the most hazardous species.
• Eucalyptus trees – including the cider gum tree, found in large numbers along the Essex coast.
• Beech trees – even the ones that grow huge, bushy canopies and have reached great heights.
• Any other trees – we regularly undertake pollarding on all species of trees including the silver birch, hornbeam, lime, maple, sycamore, rowan, elm, whitebeam, spindle and aspen.

Need to check your tree species? Consult our Tree ID pages for expert information on all the most common types of UK trees.

Common diseases affecting trees in Great Wakering

When we undertake tree pollarding Great Wakering wide, we always carry out an expert check for symptoms of disease or decay. This is vital as disease and decay can weaken the branches of a tree, which can lead to unexpected breakages. Plus it is usually a sign that the tree needs attention to bring it back to full health.

A crucial aspect of our tree surgeon service is detecting and treating diseases, fungi and pest infestations. If you are worried that your tree may be suffering from disease or a fungal or pest infestation, our guide to common tree diseases and pests will prove a useful read. If you have any specific concerns, contact us for tailored advice without delay. It could save your tree.

When should tree pollarding be carried out?

Unless needed urgently for health or safety reasons, tree pollarding should be avoided during the bird nesting season. This runs from February to August. At TH Trees Ltd, we always check for nesting birds at ALL times of the year as part of our dedication to preserving our valuable wildlife.

It is also highly advisable to avoid the active growing period of a tree when undertaking pollarding. This usually falls between late spring and early winter, although it does differ from species to species.

When a tree is cut during its active growing season, it will bleed sap. Sap attracts bugs which bring diseases with them and could jeopardise the health of the tree. Whilst any emergency tree work can go ahead, it is a good idea to hold back until the tree is in its dormant phase. Have a read through our news and tree ID pages for guidance on the optimum time to prune your tree, or contact us for bespoke advice.

You will also need to consult the local authority TPO register if your tree is of notable interest or if it is located in a conservation area. If it is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) then the volume of pollarding allowed will be limited. What’s more, you must first obtain permission from your local authority to proceed. This can take up to eight weeks to be granted.

For Expert Tree Pollarding Great Wakering wide, Choose TH Trees Ltd

At TH Trees Ltd we have been specialising in tree pollarding Great Wakering wide more than 15 years. Along with our extensive qualifications and respected reputation, this places us in the ideal position to take care of all your Great Wakering tree pollarding requirements.

For a no-obligation consultation and helpful advice from qualified Great Wakering tree pollarding experts, call TH Trees Ltd on 01268 642 814.