Branch and limb removal is carried out for one or more of the following reasons:
- To produce a given length of the main stem, or trunk, free from branches
- To help the tree form a satisfactory well-balanced crown
- To reduce the weight or alter the shape of the crown, if it is too large
- To remove diseased, dead or dying branches
- To reduce leaf surface and therefor reduce the demands on the root system
- To remove damaged branches
- To prevent the branches interfering with overhead cables, buildings, passing traffic, and to make the tree safe
Removal of large branches
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to remove large branches from a mature tree.
Roping and Slinging
In some cases the branch must be roped to prevent it damaging the tree itself, nearby buildings or other trees.
