Felling of trees

HIGH RISK OF FALLING

One of the consequences of not properly pruning trees is their deviation in growth. Due to the imbalance of its branches, the tree can develop a too steep inclination that could end in a fall of the specimen, threatening some nearby infrastructure or a passage area.

From Raíz Verde, we recommend consulting one of our specialists if a deviation is observed in one or more trees to determine if there is a probability of falling. If the risk is high and logging is not carried out in time, the tree could fall unexpectedly as a result of strong winds or storms.

CONSTRUCTIONS OR BUILDINGS

On some occasions, it is very necessary to cut down trees to make way for new constructions such as roads, train lines, houses or buildings. It is important to know that this action must be approved by the relevant authorities, since it is a modification of the ecosystem of the place.

In addition, in the Spanish territory all specimens that are more than 100 years old are protected.

SHORING TECHNIQUE

In this technique the specialist goes up from the base of the specimen to the crown, progressively removing the branches of the tree. When you reach the crown, begin to cut the trunk into pieces easy to handle from top to bottom, until you finish cutting completely.

CLUTCH TECHNOLOGY WITH CRANES

In these cases, the task is carried out in conjunction with a crane whose characteristics are consistent with the dimensions and weight of the tree to be felled. The choice of crane is the responsibility of the arborist in charge of the work.

Through this method, the pieces and branches of the tree are secured with the crane and the arborist executes the cut below the grips, thus allowing the pieces to be removed little by little and the tree to be completely dismantled.

COMPLETE ABATEMENT

There are situations in which the tree to be felled is in a place with enough space to allow its complete felling. In some cases a crane is also used, to direct the specimen and not have such a sudden fall. This practice is done by holding the specimen with the crane while the arborist makes a cut at the base.

When finished with the cut, the crane will be responsible for bringing the specimen to the ground slowly. In this way, possible material damage to the infrastructures near the tree is avoided. In cases where a crane cannot be used, arborists can employ a trocola, which serves to ensure the direction of the tree's fall by means of tensioners.

FELLING WITH TRUCK BASKET OR PLATFORM LIFT

This platform is used to access from the bottom of the tree to its highest point, when the specimen is large. The operation is carried out as in the first option, the operator cuts branches as it ascends and once up, chops the specimen until it is completely disassembled.

It is important to take into account the dimensions of the lifting platform, which must be adequate to perform the work correctly. Otherwise, the arborist may be forced to make a cut that is too large and can not direct, which may cause some damage to the environment.

In Raíz Verde we have platforms of different characteristics and we select the most appropriate according to each particular case.