SERVICES
Executive Tree Care is experienced in Tree Care, With a team of Tree Surgeons specialising in Tree Felling, Tree Reductions, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Stump Grinding and landscaping. We are happy to undertake all types and sizes of projects, however large or small. Based in Hemel Hempstead, servicing Berkhamsted, Ashridge, Watford, Radlett, Shenley, St Albans and surrounding locations in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Felling
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The straight felling of trees refers to the removal of a tree in a single cut at ground level. This method will only be used in situations which pose zero risk of damage to any property or persons whatsoever. It is a commonly used technique in our forestry operations.
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STUMP GRINDING
Stump grinding is the total removal of the stump and any lateral roots belonging to the tree. This is normally achieved by using a stump grinding machine. The stump can be ground to a specified depth, generally between 150mm and 300mm. After the completion of the stump removal, the remaining hole will be back-filled with soil or grinding waste to leave minimal trace of the work.
REDUCTIONS, THINNING AND CROWN LIFTING
Each tree will be individually considered in relation to its shape, size, character, condition, site and species. Our aim is always to leave the tree in an aesthetical, well-balanced and safe condition. All cuts will be made to the standards set out in the guidelines BS3998. Any large limbs posing a threat will be lowered using rigging techniques to avoid damage to the tree and its surroundings, and we will ensure that all sections fall to the ground in a controlled manner. Whilst the work is being done, we pay close attention to the condition of the tree, keeping a look out for any disease or dead wood.
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DISMANTLES
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This applies to those situations where a tree has to be removed but it is in an awkward location whereby the felling could cause potential damage to structures underneath. It therefore needs to be removed in sections using advanced rigging techniques, and occasionally needing the use of a crane to lower the timber safely to the ground.
POLLARDING
To pollard a tree means to remove the entire crown of the tree down to the main fork of the trunk. There are a number of reasons for using this technique, the main one being if the tree has significant die back in the canopy and, as a consequence, is deteriorating rapidly. Pollarding allows the tree a greater chance of survival because the removal of the high canopy means that the it no longer needs to pump water and nutrients up into that area. The roots will not need to work as hard and the tree will be significantly less stressed.
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HEDGE TRIMMING
With careful trimming and shaping we can leave shrubs and hedges of all sizes looking neat and tidy.
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CHIPPING
As a by-product of our tree work, we produce wood chip… a lot of it! Wood chip can be used for creating pathways, keeping weeds down and, once decomposed, it becomes an effective nutrient. We sell our wood chip by the truck load or dumpy bag.