subject: Removing Trees The Professional Way [print this page] Removing a tree from your garden or street is a difficult task that very few of us are qualified to do safely and effectively. This is why it's important to understand what a professional is able to do for you if you need to get rid of a tree.
Make Sure Removal is Legal
If you have a tree that is protected for one reason or another then it may be that you're not actually allowed to move it, regardless of what your plans for the space are. This means that if a tree is especially old, beautiful, tall or rare then there's a change that by cutting it down you may be breaking the law. Thankfully, a tree surgeon can find out for you exactly whether your tree is something you are allowed to remove and if not what you can do it: for example you may be able to cut it back but not to cut it down.
Felling
When we think about tree removal we generally think of how we could cut the tree down and a get rid of the trunk. Of course, such an activity is not without its challenges or dangers: will the removal of the tree cause other structures to shift or will its fall land on something vulnerable to damage? Of course, you'll need the right equipment to take the tree down as simply turning up with a sharp blade might not be enough. Fortunately, a qualified tree surgeon knows exactly how best to fell a tree so that its trunk and branches are removed both safely and effectively.
Stump Grinding
Of course, once you have removed the trunk and all the branches and associated foliage one is left with a stump. If the stump is not dealt with effectively it's not entirely impossible that it could end up growing back, with the roots pushing under the ground just as much as the trunk beginning to re-emerge. Again, a tree surgeon can use his stump grinding equipment to ensure that it doesn't grow back and that the tree you have removed it properly gone so that you can get on with whatever projects you had in mind for the now vacated space.
As you can see, the task of removing a tree is far from being a straightforward one, and therefore it often makes sense to call in a tree surgeon so that they can carry it out for you.
