TALLEBUDGERA CURRUMBIN TREE LOPPING

We are tree care specialists dedicated to providing professional tree pruning and tree lopping in Tallebudgera, Currumbin and surrounding Gold Coast areas. Our arborists have the expertise, experience and background to get every job done effectively, correctly, and at competitive rates.

Choosing certified and knowledgeable tree maintenance services who use state of the art equipment with proven age-old techmiques ensures the long-term beauty of your trees and adjoining landscapes.

All trees vary in size, shape, location and species. Our fully trained arborists assess each tree and specifically tailor a pruning program to it's needs.

Tree Lopping Vs Tree Pruning

Tree Lopping is the haphazard and unselective removal of branches for the sole purpose of reducing the tree's size. The practice does not take into consideration the tree's aesthetics, future health or safety and often results in an unsightly tree that is severley damaged, with extensive on-going maintenace costs.

National Tree associations advise against tree lopping due to a range of issues including:

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

Tree Lopping adversely affects a tree's structure and appearance, yet remains a common practice. This is due to property owners being attracted to marginally lower costs, and not being fully aware of the long-term destructive effects.

On the other hand, the accepted practice of Tree pruning involves the selective removal of reduntant plant parts - those branches that are either dead, dying, diseased, broken, weak, not required, of no use, or no longer effective. Correct pruning will improve the tree's health, structure, appearance and value.

Reasons For Tree Pruning

To achieve success with pruning, one must possess the necessary skills, knowledge and experience. Not every home handyman with shears and a chainsaw can prune, with thousands of trees suffering death or mutilation every year due to improper pruning.

If you have a Eucalyptus or similar tree growing close to the house, pool, fence or road, sooner or later it will require pruning. The larger the tree grows, the more expensive it will be to prune or remove.

The need for pruning can be minimised or eliminated by selecting the correct tree to plant in the first place. The Gold Coast's sub-tropical climate creates an appreciation of shade, especially when it comes natutally from trees. However there is a cost to bear with regular maintenance required.

The pruning of trees should follow a particular plan, and is useful for :

• Inceasing Aesthetic appeal
• Improving fruit production
• Power line, road and path clearing
• Maintain desired size and shape
• Reduce leaf litter in gutters
• Direct growth away from structures
• Improve canopy light penetration
• Improve canopy air flow
• Enhance overall health
• Remove dead or diseased limbs
• Prevet limb failures
• Prevent structural defects
• Stimulate healthy growth
• Reduce hazards and increase safety

In some cases, trees that have been incorrectly lopped or poorly maintained will die, or decline to the point that death is inevitable. In order to prevent damage to property or injury to persons, the tree should be removed, and replaced with a more suitable species.

Types of Tree Pruning

Deadwood Removal - The removal of dead branches, which sooner or later will naturally shed from a tree, posing risks of accident, injury or damage.

Selective Tree Pruning - The removal of specific branches from a tree, for the purpose of increasing clearance from buildings, power or telecommunication lines, over paths and driveways.

Remedial Pruning - The pruning of diseased, lopped or damaged branches on older declining trees, to promote and encourage new shoots, growth and the restoration of natural form. The end result is a healthier, well shaped and more attractive tree.

Crown Thinning - The removal of branches, usually outer crown, to produce a more uniform density of foliage around even spaced branches. Purpose is to increase light penetration, reduce branch weight and reduce wind resistence.

Crown Raising - Gradual removal of a tree's lowest branches in a canopy to increase clearance for other shrubs, outdoor living areas, traffic or pedestrians.

Crown Cleaning - Removal of a crown's broken, dead, dieased or weak branches which strengthens the tree, while improving the tree's appearance and safety.

Formative Pruning - Pruning of a tree during the early development stages with the purpose of creating a well shaped and formed tree, sound structure and prolonged lifespan.

Vista Pruning - A type of Crown Thinning, whereby the upper portion of the tree is pruned opening up and improving scenic views above or through the trees.

If not carried out correctly and using appropriate techniques, tree Pruning has the potential to serious damage a tree and create long term health problems.

The Benefits of Hiring a Qualified Arborist:

Fully trained arborists specialise in the care and mainenance of trees. They are knowledgeable, trained, skilled and equipped to provide a range of services, guaranteeing your trees are well-cared for, look attractive and add vale to your property.

Poorly maintained, neglected, overgrown or "lopped" trees can be a significant liability. Rectification and the general pruning of trees can be dangerous work, and best left to the certified professionals with the experience to complete safely.

Choosing a professional arborist has many advantages:

Trained in Proper Tree Care - Trees are an investment and cannot always take care of themselves, and require the services of an arborist for general maintenace and care.

Safety - Don't learn about tree safety the hard way! A fully-trained arborist has the training and necessary equipment to ensure all types of tree care is undertaken efficiently and safely.

Storm Damage - An arborist has the experience and training to deal with the hazards and risks inolved in emergency situations.

Equipment and Procedures - Arborists come equipped with state-of-the-art climbing, rigging, cutting, trimming and mulching equipment, along with the know-how for it's proper use.

Advice - Arborists have a wealth of knowledge about tree problems, their solutions, replacement options and general tree care.

Pests and Disease - Trees are prone to pest infestions and various diseases, often appearing to the untrained eye, when it's too late to rectify. Arborists can provide early detection and treatment programs for all tree pests and disease.

Trees offer an extensive range of environmental benefits, along with shade, habitats for wildlife and natural beauty. However, sometimes a tree may be dying, dead or showing signs of decay. Occasionally, a tree is creating a hazard that cannot be corrected through pruning. Trees often outgrow their usefullness or the size of the area they are position. In these situations, tree removal may be the best option.

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.