Deadwooding

What is Dead wood and deadwooding?

Almost anywhere there is property or people, deadwood can become a hazard. This is where a tree surgeon can really help. Dead wood is wood which has become dysfunctional and subsequently all leaf/needle cover has gone, leaving it brittle and weak with the potential to cause harm to either person or property. If a tree owner were looking for deadwood from ground level they would see long sections of branches which have no leaves on or, depending on season, have no bud coverage...plain, 'dead' looking branchs. Our teams will locate all deadwood and remove it back to the tree’s suitable growth points. 

In more details...

With the ever increasing likelihood of high winds over the winter months, having deadwood within your trees could cause a real problem if left unmanaged. It can depend on the age of the deadwood, but in most cases the wood becomes weak and will fall from the tree with relative ease, especially during times of highwinds or stormy conditions. Not only could it cause damage to you or your property but, if over a highway or pavement this could cause serious harm or damage to person or property underneath. Deadwooding is a simple practice which, if carried out correctly (as our tree surgeons do), can be done quickly and efficiently leaving your trees free from unnecessary dangers. Our trained, competent arborists will carry out visual tree assessments when moving around the tree/s in order to ascertain the overall health of the tree/s and highlight areas which may need attention. In some cases it may be advised to retain the deadwood for habitat promotion, as it can play a key role in the local ecology.

To note, deadwooding does not require formal notification to be made to the LPA (Local Planning Authority) if the tree/s are covered by a TPO. This practice is exempt as no live wood is being removed. This can be read on the relevant webpage of your local planning authority if you require any further information, or you can speak to us.