PARKWOOD ARUNDEL TREE LOPPING

When it comes to tree removal, tree pruning, and tree lopping in Parkwood Arundel and surrounding Gold Coast areas, the arborist crews at Gold Coast Tree Care are the best in the business. They have the commitment, skill and training to get the job done right the first time - every time.

With over 10 years experience in certified tree management and care, a wide range of professional and affordable arborist services are available for all residential, commercial and rural projects.

Safety is a top priority, with every precaution taken while performing tree maintenace work, and strick adherance to all Workplace Health & Safety standards and regulations. Arborist staff are friendly, experienced and well-trained in all aspects of tree removal and pruning.

Tree Lopping Vs Tree Pruning

People are often getting confused by the terms Tree Lopping and Tree Pruning, as both refer to the removal of a tree's branches. The difference between tree lopping and tree pruning is substantial, and get's down to the purpose and method of each practice.

Tree Lopping involves the random removal of overgrown or hazardous limbs and branches, for the purpose of reducing the tree's size. Trees are "lopped" for a variety of reasons including minimising the risk of property damage, allowing more light penetration, improving views or stimulating growth.

What was once an acceptable method of maintaining trees, is now acknowledged as causing long term problems and is not recommended due to:

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

Tree Lopping is accepted in some instances, where limited options are available, such as the removal of a tree's branches that are overhanging a building, road or path way, thus reducing the risk of accident, damage or injury. As weak regrowth will soon appear, the problem is on-going with tree removal often seen as a more practical solution.

Reasons For Tree Pruning

Overgrown trees that have not been correctly maintained have the potential to cause serious damage to you and neighbouring properties, plus pose safety risks for family members. Wild Gold Coast storms and strong winds are renowned for bringing down weak branches, dead limbs and entire trees.

Tree Pruning uses an ecologically sound and ethical approach to the reduction of a tree's size, height, width and density - without compromising the tree's structural integrity.

There are a number of reasons why trees need regular pruning:

• Reduce leaf litter in gutters
• Remove dead or diseased limbs
• Reduce risks of damage or injury
• Improve canopy light penetration

• Stimulate healthy growth
• Improving fruit production
• Maintain desired size, form and shape
• Enhance overall health
• Power line, road and path clearance
• Reduce limb and branch failure
• Improving aethetic appeal
• Maintain structural integrity
• Improve canopy air flow
• Reduce wind resistence
• Direct growth away from structures

Our fully trained arborists have many years of experience in successful, sustainable and ethical methods of tree pruning, and can offer a range of to solutions to your tree trimming problems.

Types of Tree Pruning

Deadwood Removal - The removal of branches that have died and are still attached to the tree. This improves safety and the appearance of the tree

Selective Tree Pruning - The removal of particular branches that are close to power lines or buildings.

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

Crown Thinning - The reduction of a tree's foliage density by the removal of weak, crossing, this and live branches. The size of the tree is unaffected.

Crown Raising - Selective pruning to remove lower branches with the aim to increase vertical clearance from ground level for roads, paths etc.

Formative Pruning - The pruning of a young tree to ensure a safe, strong and well-shaped structure.

The Timing 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. The best time for pruning depends on the species of tree and the reasons for undertaking the pruning.

On the Gold Coast, late winter or early spring is the best time to prune if you are looking to stimulate new growth in the tree.

If the goal is to limit a tree's growth, summer is the best time to prune. It's important to keep the pruning to a minimum, by removing rubbing, damaged, diseased or dead branches only. Excessive pruning during hot weather can lead to sunburn damage.

To maximise flowering of ornamental trees, prune just after the petals have begun to drop and before the new shoots start to emerge.

Unhealthy or damaged trees should be pruned immediately the problem is noticed, preferably by an experienced arborist who will advise on the best course of action.

Dangerous Trees showing sigs of structural problems or with branches that are threatening to fall, interfere with power lines, or damage property, should be removed immediately by a experienced and qualified arborist.

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.