Tree Felling Methods
Fell From The Ground
This process, often referred to as straight felling, involves the tree being felled using a precise method.
A directional sink cut is made first, followed by a back cut but leaving some holding wood, known as a hinge, which guides the tree to fall in the desired direction.
Section Felling
This process involves working at height, using a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) or climbing, to fell the tree in sections when straight felling is not possible.
Section felling is a skilled process that appears straightforward when performed by an experienced tree surgeon and allows a tree to be dismantled in confined areas such as a back garden, without damaging surrounding obstacles.
Section Felling Using Lowering Techniques
Often referred to as ‘Rigging’ this allows a tree to be removed in a very controlled manner, without allowing sections to freefall to the ground and is therefore an ideal method for avoiding damage to anything under the tree.
Rigging requires a highly skilled, experienced and suitably qualified team.
Speed Lining
Basically we set up a zip wire and use this as a highly effective and efficient method to move sections away from/over obstacles or targets, landing them in a safe drop zone.
Beechwood has highly experienced and skilled teams who make speed lining look simple.
Crane Assisted Felling
Using our ‘Roto Tree Cutter’ or a mobile crane, sections are expertly cut and lifted clear.
When it absolutely must go right.
Beechwood Tree Care have the industry leading experience in safely planning and executing this highly complex type of felling.
Many claim to be capable, but Beechwood are the experts with a proven track record.
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