GOLD COAST TREE LOPPING

The experienced arborists at Gold Coast Tree Care provide professional tree removal, tree pruning, and tree trimming on the Gold Coast and surround hinterland areas. They are experts in all aspects of tree management, and are available to assist you find a solution for all tree problems.

With a safety record that's the best in the business, all staff fully trained and experienced in the many facets of tree care.

Certified tree crews handle all sized jobs in all areas, from Palm Pruning in Paradise Point to Tree Trimming in Tugun, delivering a friendly, efficient and reliable service.

Tree Lopping Vs Tree Pruning

Tree Lopping and Tree Pruning are both forms of Tree Trimming, with people often being confused by the two terms. However there are very important differences that need to be understood before hiring the services of an arborist.

Tree Lopping generally refers to the reduction of a tree's size by the agressive and indiscriminate removal of the tree's canopy and cutting of it's branches. Lopping is normally undertaken when the tree is considered too large or poses a threat to safety.

Tree Lopping often removes between 50-100% of a tree's canopy, leaving a weakened structure and poorly formed growth which can never be repaired.

Tree Lopping is a quick solution that creates long term problems, and is not recommended due to:

• Diminished tree health or death due to reduced food production
• Places considerable stress on the tree
• Dangerous for workers to perform
• Reduces the strength and stability of new branch growth
• Not cost effective, as regrowth will soon follow
• Wounds increase the risk of decay, pest infestation and disease
• Remaining branches can be seriously scalded or sunburned
• Increase in the risk of storm damage
• Does not comply with Australian Standards exposing legal issues
• Spoils the natural shape and appearance of the tree
• Reduced property value due to disfigured appearance
• Major increase in maintenace costs
• Removal cost should lopping result in the death of the tree

Tree pruning involves the removal of structurally unsound, non-productive, dead, damaged, diseased or unwanted branches and foliage, for the specific purpose of improving and maintaing the health of a tree.

Reasons For Tree Pruning

The is a specialised skill in the pruning of a large tree, that results in a beautifully manicured work of natural art, that's well formed, healthy and structurally sound. On the oher hand, overgrown trees can be unsightly, interfere with power lines and pose safety issues.

Our arborists can professionally remove excess tree growth without having a negative effect on the long term health and safety of the tree. Other reasons for tree pruning include:

• Improve canopy light penetration
• Reduce wind resistence
• Reduce leaf litter in gutters
• Remove dead or diseased limbs
• Reduce risks of damage or injury
• Direct growth away from structures
• Stimulate healthy growth
• Improving fruit production
• Maintain structural integrity
• Improving aethetic appeal
• Enhance overall health
• Power line, road and path clearance
• Reduce limb and branch failure
• Improve canopy air flow
• Maintain desired size, form and shape

Specialised tree pruning maintains trees in a healthy, attractive and safe condition. Proper pruning offers a range of benefits to the tree, and property owner.

Types of Tree Pruning

Deadwood Removal - The proactive removal of dead branches that would otherwise naturally fall from a tree, often without notice, posing safety issues.

Selective Tree Pruning - The removal of specific branches that have become a problem due to close proximity to buildings or power lines.

Restorative Pruning - In older trees, the removal of all diseased, dead, dying or decayed wood maintaining the tree's natural form.

Crown Thinning - Selective removal of branches to increase air movement and light penetration through the tree. This reduces the weight on limbs and helps retain the tree's natural shape.

Crown Raising - The removal of a tree's lower limbs or branches to improve vertical clearances for roads, paths etc.

Formative Pruning - The pruning of a young tree for the purpose of creating a safe, strong and well-shaped structure.

The Cost of Tree Pruning

Pruning is an essential factor in the maintenace and care of trees. Overgrown trees look untidy, while developing weak limbs and branches, that can damage property or result in personal injury. Tree pruning is an invest in your tree's future, with many substantial benefits that give your home an stately and refined look.

Tree Trimming costs varies, depending on such factors as:

• Size of the tree (height and width)
• Species of the tree
• Location and access
• Health and condition of the tree
• Homeowner requirements
• Additional equipment required (Crane, EWP etc)

All tree pruning and tree lopping on the Gold Coast should be undertaken in accordance with Pruning Amenity Trees AS:4373 standard, which increases the tree's probability of full recovery from the pruning, and helps maintain healthy growth.