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Crown Thinning and Weight Reduction
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Crown thinning is the selective removal of stems
and branches (usually dead, overlapping, weak,
or duplicate branches) to increase
light penetration an d air movement throughout
the crown of a tree. Crown thinning is a
pruning technique primarily used on hardwood
trees. The intent is to improve a tree's
structure and form while making life
uncomfortable for tree pests. This method
also decreased storm damage, such as ice
accumulation or strong winds, which typically
tear and crack the main stems of the tree. |
Weight and height reduction is a practice that decreases
the chance that a tree, or a main stem, will
break off. This technique is similar to
crown thinning, but the arborist focuses on the
stem that is tall, heavy, or in danger. The arborist then
thins that section of the crown, which reduces
the weight on the stem. Weight reduction
is a preventative pruning technique, enabling the
property owner to keep a full crown,
while reducing the chance of a damaging break in
the tree.
A weight and height reduction is
used and recommended by Lumberjack Tree Care, as
opposed to tree
topping. Never top a tree, this is a
negative and stressful event for the tree. |
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