Whenever possible, stand on the uphill side of the tree. Work from the left side of the trunk (facing the top of the tree). This allows a safer and more efficient use of the chain saw, since it can support the side or the lower part of the saw on the trunk and cut the branches with a turning motion. Experts recommend hiring a certified arborist like Tree Lopping Townsville Services to remove a tree 8 inches or more in diameter around the trunk.
If there are no arbalists in your area, find a forester or an accredited tree service to safely remove the tree. Your local garden center, tree nursery, or university extension service can offer guidance and recommendations. According to the International Arboriculture Society, you should be wary of people who go door to door and offer bargains for working on trees. Most reputable companies are too busy to apply for work that way.
Large trees should be removed by a professional, as guide ropes may be needed and mechanical equipment may be required to remove large branches before felling. If a tree is being removed due to interference with utility lines, you should contact your local utility company. Before we get into that, let's take a look at how you can tell it's time to finally remove a tree. As soon as you have to climb a ladder to reach and remove the branches of a tree, that tree is too big for you to safely remove without assistance.
You can buy some time before you face the need to remove the entire tree by pruning sick or dead branches. Whether you need to remove a dying tree or want to replant a tree somewhere else, it's important to remove it carefully. Tree removal isn't as overwhelming as it seems, but certain steps must be taken to achieve safe and successful removal. Unfortunately, sometimes even healthy trees must be removed if they are huddled or shading other, more desirable plants, or if they are too close to power lines and utilities, or to a sidewalk.
If you're asking if it's better to remove trees yourself or hire a professional, the answer will be that the latter is better. Even if the stump is removed, a mature tree usually leaves a large, dense root system in which it is difficult to plant. You may also need to remove a tree that is at risk of collapsing after being heavily damaged in a storm. Cutting down large trees without the necessary knowledge or training increases the risk of property damage or injury caused by falling tree branches, improper use of equipment, or the tree itself.
If the tree is small enough to be removed without climbing a ladder or hitting a nearby structure or power lines, it's easier to do it yourself. Creating a secure tree removal plan is a priority, but don't forget to consider your DIY skill level as well. After removing a tree and a stump from the ground, it is necessary to clean the debris from the ground, otherwise the soil will not be ready. In addition, be sure to follow the above-mentioned steps correctly to successfully and safely remove a tree and avoid any possible damage or accident.
Townsville Tree Lopping Services
30 Sunderland St
Garbutt QLD 4814
(07) 4243 4100
