Safe and acceptable tree Lopping services.
What you need to know about ‘tree lopping’.
When choosing a ‘tree lopping company’ you should avoid using ones that advertise ‘topping’ as a service provided. Professional arborists know that ‘tree topping’ (sometimes called ‘tree lopping’) is harmful to trees and is not an acceptable practice.
Banksia Arborcare offers reputable tree services and is a highly experienced tree services business. We have seen the negative effects that ‘tree lopping’ or ‘tree topping’ can have on your trees and the wider environment.
As professional and qualified arborists and horticulturist, we don’t undertake any ‘tree lopping’ and don’t recommend employing tree loppers who don’t have arboriculture qualifications due to the detrimental impact they have on the environment.
Tree maintenance is dangerous work. Finding a company with the appropriate qualifications, experience and insurances to undertake the work can be daunting. Don’t be fooled by cheap prices quoted by unqualified “tree loppers”. It may be an expensive decision costing you more in the long term.
What you should know about “tree lopping” (scroll down).
TREE PROBLEMS? Contact Chris for advice.
To discuss tree removal, prunning and trimming, contact Chris Allchin for advice. Chris is a qualified arborist and has undertaken 8 years of study in arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping. Chris is passionate about the environment and is always happy to impart his expertise in plant care to his clients. The team at Banksia Arborcare services the Upper North Shore, Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Ryde area, Hornsby Shire – 7 days a week.
The importance of professional tree trimming and branch removal.
The dangerous and unacceptable practice of “tree lopping” highlights the importance of using a qualified arborist for all your tree trimming and branch removal.
This controversial practice is not offered by Banksia Arborcare. We are experienced in more appropriate tree management solutions.
At Banksia Arborcare, we aim to not only provide the best quality, reliable arborist service but also to educate the public on the benefits of maintaining a green urban environment and that means avoiding harmful tree lopping.
In the provision of all our tree services, we focus on maintaining the highest environmental standards possible and always aim to uphold the highest safety standards and the tree lopping costs are far too great.
We take the risk out of tree care and maintenance.
Choosing an arborist can be a difficult task, it can be a complex and risky job, and it’s paramount that the service you pick is backed by years of experience and technical skill to provide an effective solution to satisfy your needs.
Inferior and unqualified businesses will happily recommend tree lopping with cheap tree lopping prices, but the effect it has long term will end up costing you more.
We have public liability insurance, giving our clients peace of mind knowing that their home and environment are safe and capable hands and that no unacceptable tree lopping is taking place.
We aim to not only provide the best quality, reliable arborist service but also to educate the public on the benefits of maintaining a green urban environment and that means avoiding harmful tree lopping.
In all our services we focus on maintaining the highest environmental standards possible and always aim to uphold the highest safety standards and the tree lopping costs are far too great.
Why “tree lopping” (tree topping) is bad for tree health.
Tree lopping, also known as tree topping, involves the removal of large sections of a tree’s crown, often reducing the height and spread of the tree significantly. While some property owners view tree lopping as a quick solution to manage the shape and size of a tree, this method can have severe negative impacts on the health and longevity of trees.
Common problems caused by tree lopping (tree topping):
- Removing too much of a tree’s canopy can cause severe stress and shock, affecting its overall health and vitality which can lead to tree decline, even death.
- Incorrect cuts can leave large wounds or stubs that don’t heal properly and are prone to decay, rot, weakness, pests, and pathogens.
- Tree topping can cause imbalance that leads to structural weakness and the risk of the tree falling in strong winds or extended rain periods.
- Removing too much foliage affects the tree’s ability to photosynthesise. This can lead to stunted growth. Severe pruning can trigger water sprouts or suckers that drain the tree’s resources.
- Poorly executed cuts can result in a misshapen tree or permanent scars making the tree less attractive.
- Trees that have been lopped require more frequent and intensive maintenance to manage the weak regrowth and address potential hazards.
- Lopped trees can have an unnatural appearance, detracting from the tree’s natural form and beauty.
- Tree lopping can significantly shorten its lifespan, leading to premature death due to the compounded effects of stress, disease and structural weakness.
