Site and Garden Clearance :
Exactly that, we clear your site
Crown Reduction:
The ends of all branches are reduced, in length, back to suitable ‘growth points’ (side branches). As a
result the entire tree crown is reduced, in size and volume, whilst retaining the natural shape of the
species. This procedure is usually stipulated in terms of a percentage (rarely more than 30%).
Crown Thinning:
Branches are removed from within the tree crown in order to make it uniformly less dense. The natural
shape of the tree is completely unaffected but the ‘Sail Effect’ (wind resistance) is reduced and more
light allowed to filter through. This procedure is usually stipulated in terms of a percentage (rarely more
than 30%).
Crown Lifting:
Increasing the gap between ground level and the crown. This is normally achieved by removing the
lowers branches, of the crown, to a specified height.
Hedge Cutting:
Hedges of any size can be topped and trimmed to your specific dimensions.
Contact us now for advice and free quotation
Pollarding:
A woodland management method of encouraging lateral branches by cutting off a tree stem or minor
branches two or three metres above ground level. The tree is then allowed to regrow after the initial
cutting, but once begun, pollarding requires regular maintenance by pruning. This will eventually result
in a somewhat expanded (or swollen) top to the tree trunk with multiple new side and top shoots growing
from it.
Pruning :
General term for various techniques of removing branches. We employ shigo`s recommendations for
compartmentalization (To prevent infection which might damage the rest of the tree).
Formative pruning:
Taking control of the tree`s growth at an early stage in its development reducing the need for heavy
pruning in the future.
Shaping:
Hedges and trees
Thinning:
For when the crown has become too thick, blocking light out for other plants, selectively removing
excessive branches.
Reducing:
Removing height and reshaping. Typically used where trees are leaning due to improper weight
distribution and to protect utility lines like BT.
Lifting:
Removal of branches at base of tree.
Section felling:
Where large or heavy material is being removed from the tree, the surrounding features and structures
(i.e. overhanging greenhouses/ roads) are protected by lowering down pieces safely on a rope.
Dead-wooding:
As it says, removing the dead wood to prevent damage from falling branches, and to protect the tree
from infection.
Stump-grinding:
Mechanical extraction of the stump. Requires a minimum access width.
Planting:
We can plant for you.
Recycling:
We strongly believe in caring for our environment, so whenever possible we use recycled materials in
our work, and also endeavour to recycle the waste products we produce.
We deal with TPO orders and Tree Planning Services
What is a TPO?
A TPO provides protection for those trees specified in the order and makes it an offence to cut down,
top, lop, uproot or wilfully damage or destroy a tree, or permit these actions, without first seeking the
Department’s consent to do so. At Hart Lee we deal with these services for you.
Due to the high demand we now supply logs by the bag or load
On request Safety Method Statements and Site Risk Assessments can be supplied
Exactly that, we clear your site
Crown Reduction:
The ends of all branches are reduced, in length, back to suitable ‘growth points’ (side branches). As a
result the entire tree crown is reduced, in size and volume, whilst retaining the natural shape of the
species. This procedure is usually stipulated in terms of a percentage (rarely more than 30%).
Crown Thinning:
Branches are removed from within the tree crown in order to make it uniformly less dense. The natural
shape of the tree is completely unaffected but the ‘Sail Effect’ (wind resistance) is reduced and more
light allowed to filter through. This procedure is usually stipulated in terms of a percentage (rarely more
than 30%).
Crown Lifting:
Increasing the gap between ground level and the crown. This is normally achieved by removing the
lowers branches, of the crown, to a specified height.
Hedge Cutting:
Hedges of any size can be topped and trimmed to your specific dimensions.
Contact us now for advice and free quotation
Pollarding:
A woodland management method of encouraging lateral branches by cutting off a tree stem or minor
branches two or three metres above ground level. The tree is then allowed to regrow after the initial
cutting, but once begun, pollarding requires regular maintenance by pruning. This will eventually result
in a somewhat expanded (or swollen) top to the tree trunk with multiple new side and top shoots growing
from it.
Pruning :
General term for various techniques of removing branches. We employ shigo`s recommendations for
compartmentalization (To prevent infection which might damage the rest of the tree).
Formative pruning:
Taking control of the tree`s growth at an early stage in its development reducing the need for heavy
pruning in the future.
Shaping:
Hedges and trees
Thinning:
For when the crown has become too thick, blocking light out for other plants, selectively removing
excessive branches.
Reducing:
Removing height and reshaping. Typically used where trees are leaning due to improper weight
distribution and to protect utility lines like BT.
Lifting:
Removal of branches at base of tree.
Section felling:
Where large or heavy material is being removed from the tree, the surrounding features and structures
(i.e. overhanging greenhouses/ roads) are protected by lowering down pieces safely on a rope.
Dead-wooding:
As it says, removing the dead wood to prevent damage from falling branches, and to protect the tree
from infection.
Stump-grinding:
Mechanical extraction of the stump. Requires a minimum access width.
Planting:
We can plant for you.
Recycling:
We strongly believe in caring for our environment, so whenever possible we use recycled materials in
our work, and also endeavour to recycle the waste products we produce.
We deal with TPO orders and Tree Planning Services
What is a TPO?
A TPO provides protection for those trees specified in the order and makes it an offence to cut down,
top, lop, uproot or wilfully damage or destroy a tree, or permit these actions, without first seeking the
Department’s consent to do so. At Hart Lee we deal with these services for you.
Due to the high demand we now supply logs by the bag or load
On request Safety Method Statements and Site Risk Assessments can be supplied
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