The beauty of trees and the immense contributions that they offer to the natural atmosphere and landscape of any area makes it seem like a crime to take them down should the need for removal arises. However, as beautiful as trees are, safety is of even greater importance. Damaged, weak, or decayed trees can pose a significant threat to the people and structures that surround them.
By removing treesthat aren’t in the right condition to thrive properly, you can put yourself in a much safer situation with far more control than just simply hoping that a storm, heavy rain, or strong wind will steer clear of your area.
Although taking down a tree sounds like just a matter of taking an axe and hacking away at it, the process of tree removal actually involves drafting up a detailed plan that covers pre-removal inspection, intra-removal safety, and post-removal care. One of the most important details of removing a tree, however (aside from the tools to be used and the expert help that you’ll be getting), is the time of the year that you remove it. While it might not seem significant at first, the time or season when you remove a tree can greatly affect the duration of the removal process as well as the safety of those involved.
There are some instances where trees are required to be removed ASAP. This is in the case of diseased, infested, or dead trees, as anything out of the ordinary (such as a slightly-stronger wind or rain, or a lightning strike) can result in them crashing down on you or your property. These “ASAP” cases usually include oak wilt disease or emerald ash borer, which can be discovered by looking at clear signs of disease or infestation. However, if you have a tree with a far less severe problem, then you should conduct the removal period during the dormant season, which is the time period that takes place between late winter and early spring.
The dormant season is the best time to cut down trees with less severe cases because trees tend to have fewer leaves. This means that they weigh much less than they do during seasons when they are nourished more by natural elements such as rain and sunlight. In the case of pine trees, the dormant season provides an optimum window of opportunity to take them down because, in most cases, the ground that they’re planted in is frozen solid. This means that you can selectively removethem without having to affect any of the flora in the area.
One concept that you should keep in mind when taking down trees at the perfect time is that if they require a great deal of detail to grow, then it takes a great amount of care and attention to detail to take them down as well. Depending on the kind of tree that you’re trying to remove, there are certain tendencies and factors that you’ll have to watch out for when carrying out the process, such as roots that intertwine with everything surrounding the tree underground or trees that are internally brittle but don’t show any obvious signs.
When carrying out the task of tree removal, remember this one simple tip: DON’T DO IT ON YOUR OWN. Unless you’re a professional tree removal expert, chances are that you don’t have the necessary skills to safely remove a tree. In order to save yourself the trouble of any unwanted damage, extra costs, or a trip to the hospital, do yourself a favor and hire an expert to handle your tree removal needs.
If you’re looking for a professional tree removal service, Brett Tree Service is your best option. We provide a wide range of options that can take care of any tree-related issues on your property. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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