Crown Reduction

What is Crown Reduction?

Tree crown reduction is the removal of the branch tips, pruning back to a growth point further down the branch.

Why Consider Crown Reduction?

This may be carried out to remove dead, diseased and damaged branches, or simply to reduce the overall crown size of the tree.

Crown reduction alleviates biomechanical stress by reducing both the leverage and the sail area of the tree, and can allow retention of a tree in a confined space. It can also be used to create a desired appearance or to make the tree more suited to its surroundings. 

A true Crown Reduction retains the main framework of the crown and therefore a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure, this being important for the vitality of the tree.  Crown Reductions are usually specified as a percentage and should not exceed 30%.

How can Westfield Tree Services help?

Tree hazard evaluation and assessment is a highly specialised area.  If you have a tree that you think needs to be felled, Westfield Tree Services Limited can help to identify the problem and give expert, honest advice as to the best steps to take.

Qualified Workforce

Westfield Tree Services Limited have a full range of accreditation including ISO 9001 Quality Management system and are trained in all aspects of arboriculture, tree surgery and working at height.

All arboricultural and tree surgery works are undertaken in accordance with British Standard 3998:2010 Tree work Recommendations.  All equipment complies with the Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations (PUWER), 1998.  All work at height equipment complies with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, (LOLER), 1998.

Free Consultation

Contact us today for a free consultation.  You can send a message via our Contact form or call us on 01254 203240.  We’ll need to take a few brief details and arrange a suitable time for a site visit.  During our consultation, we will discuss the solution in detail and answer any questions you may have.

What happens next?

After the consultation, we’ll provide a free itemised quote by email. When you’re ready to go ahead, you can contact the office using the details provided and we’ll arrange a suitable time to schedule in the necessary work. We’ll make sure you’re happy with what will happen on the day.  You’ll also be able to ask any questions and let us know of any extra information you’ll think we’ll need to know before commencing the work.