Trees are a beautiful addition to any home but they need to be managed correctly to ensure that they are not only attractive but safe.  Read on for some great tips on tree management.

Tree Management

Tree management simply refers to looking after and maintaining trees that are on your property, or removing them if they become unsafe.  Tree management professionals such as arborists or tree fellers can perform the following services:

• Pruning
• Shaping
• Removal of trees
• Weight reduction
• Cabling
• Crown lifting/thinning
• Arborist reports
• Tree stump removal
• Mulching
• Storm damage and clean up

Why Use a Tree Management Professional?

A tree management professional such as an arborist or tree lopper is important for maintaining your tree. This is because they are trained and have experience in tree health.  They know how to properly manage a tree to ensure that it remains attractive, healthy, and safe.  They can also advise of when a tree is past its useful life span and is best removed.

Tree management professionals can work with you from the early life of your trees to ensure that they are properly pruned.  Correct pruning will enhance your trees and reduce the risk of having to undergo expensive maintenance tasks in the future.

Arborists and tree loppers share many of the same skills but arborists have a wider depth of knowledge, making them a better choice if you are trying to save a tree.  A tree lopper may be a better choice if you are just looking to get a tree removed or need some standard maintenance done.

Trees and Council

Before you undergo any maintenance tasks on your trees or consider removing it, you will need to check with your local council to see what their rules and regulations are in regards to tree management.  There are many tasks that you will need a permit for. For example, working within a tree's critical root zone (as this can weaken the tree if done incorrectly), removing a tree, and so forth.  If in doubt, always check first.