Now that we’re deep into winter, the weather can play havoc with the health of our trees. High winds, torrential rain, heavy snow and a lack of leaves for protection can leave trees and their branches vulnerable to the elements. At this time of year, emergency tree surgeons are often in high demand, called out to all sorts of urgent situations.
To give you an insight, here’s a taster of what happens during emergency tree surgery.
What is emergency tree surgery?
Emergency tree work is required for a variety of reasons. A typical example is clearing fallen trees after storms hit, blocking paths and roads or causing a dangerous situation.
Trees can also fall if they haven’t been appropriately maintained. You may have even spotted branches that look like they’re about to break, which can damage power lines or buildings and risk the safety of anyone nearby.
In these cases, calling a 24/7 tree surgeon is the right call, as they have the expertise, knowledge and equipment to remove trees quickly and safely. They can also manage potential hazards, such as partially damaged limbs that haven’t fallen yet.
What happens during emergency tree work?
What happens during emergency tree surgery will depend on the issue. One of the first actions is establishing details of the situation and deploying a team as soon as possible, especially in urgent cases where a large tree is blocking a main road.
After arrival, trained arborists will assess the tree and perform a detailed risk analysis of the site. The main aims are to keep their team and everybody in the vicinity safe while deciding how to act as efficiently as they can to remove the hazard or danger.
In the case of a weakened tree, the emergency team will determine whether it can be saved. Sometimes, damaged branches can be removed without affecting the rest of the structure. It’s always best to leave this type of tree pruning to the professionals who will understand the consequences of cutting particular sections. They may also want to discuss special support aids for the tree if it can be salvaged.
How are fallen trees removed?
Tree surgeons act methodically to remove fallen structures while creating a safe zone for their team to work in. This may even involve cordoning off the site or placing warning signs for others to see.
They’ll then work systematically to move branches and break the trunk into manageable sections to lift and take away. Any wood collected during the process will be removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner or used for seasoned logs.
Call an emergency tree surgeon now
Need urgent tree work? If you’d like to access emergency arborist services near Surrey or South West London, speak to our team today. At DH Tree Services, we operate throughout the area, covering Ashtead, Bookham and beyond.
For 24/7 advice and assistance, please call now on 01737 215 718 or 07872 615 504.
