Prune Job in Forster

Jeff Darby · 11th October 2008, 10:31 PM

Hello Arborist's,
Here is a picture of a tree that was pruned in Forster,What do you all think about it.
Where this tree is situated it has the potential to experince 40 knot winds.Luckily thought the wind blows mostly from south to north which if lucky would blow them away from the cabins below,enought from me...Opinions please.

newguy18 · 12th October 2008, 01:14 AM

Looks like a lot of lower limbs have been removed,wind loading could make it top heavy.Any defects at the base?

phill ellison · 12th October 2008, 03:47 AM

I would think there is not much you can do except may be a thin out of the canopy to let the wind flow through easyer or if they are really concerned about it, then have it removed

Eric Frei · 12th October 2008, 12:10 PM

Excessive crown lift to a co-dominant tree is not wise.

Cant see if the co-dom is included or not, if it is put a dynamic cable up that trunk.

Thinning or pruning the top I wouldn't do, already too much material lost plus the crown will regrow removed foliage in 3 to 5 years anyway and most likely higher.

If the tree fails toward the back it likely wont do much damage, wont reach the other building, so perhaps a decent cable back to the other trees to prevent falling forwards on the cabins would be wise.

And of course removal is an option for even the healthiest of trees depending on the clients whims.

11th October 2008, 10:31 PM	#1
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Prune Job in Forster Hello Arborist's, Here is a picture of a tree that was pruned in Forster,What do you all think about it. Where this tree is situated it has the potential to experince 40 knot winds.Luckily thought the wind blows mostly from south to north which if lucky would blow them away from the cabins below,enought from me...Opinions please. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

12th October 2008, 01:14 AM	#2
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Prune Job in Forster Looks like a lot of lower limbs have been removed,wind loading could make it top heavy.Any defects at the base? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

12th October 2008, 03:47 AM	#3
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 450	Re: Prune Job in Forster I would think there is not much you can do except may be a thin out of the canopy to let the wind flow through easyer or if they are really concerned about it, then have it removed

12th October 2008, 12:10 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Prune Job in Forster Excessive crown lift to a co-dominant tree is not wise. Cant see if the co-dom is included or not, if it is put a dynamic cable up that trunk. Thinning or pruning the top I wouldn't do, already too much material lost plus the crown will regrow removed foliage in 3 to 5 years anyway and most likely higher. If the tree fails toward the back it likely wont do much damage, wont reach the other building, so perhaps a decent cable back to the other trees to prevent falling forwards on the cabins would be wise. And of course removal is an option for even the healthiest of trees depending on the clients whims. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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