Dead Wooding & Crown Thinning

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What is Dead Wooding?

Dead wooding is the process of removing dead or dying branches to encourage new growth in the tree. These branches can become dangerous if they are left on the tree, as during high winds and storms they could fall, so it is important to get them removed as soon as possible. Dead wooding also promotes healthy growth in the tree as it stops the spread of disease and fungus, which if left untreated, could damage the tree beyond repair. The appearance of the tree will also be improved through dead wooding, and more light and air will be able to pass through the branches, making the tree more stable in high winds.
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How we Carry out Dead Wooding

Our expert tree surgeons will use specialist equipment to climb the tree and cut away any branches that are dead or dying.

We also remove any branches that may be rubbing together or crossing, as these branches can often spread diseases within the tree.

Dead wooding is essential to reduce the risk of falling branches and keep the tree in top condition. We then lower the branches that have been cut safely to the ground.

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What is Crown Thinning?

Crown thinning involves thinning out the density of the crown of the tree, by removing small stems and branches. This increases the light that is able to pass through the branches and allows air to move more freely through the crown of the tree, reducing wind resistance. The aim is to thin the tree’s excess branches without altering its size or shape.
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How we Carry out Crown Thinning

We start by assessing the tree to see by what percentage it should be thinned. This can differ depending on the size and species of tree.

We then use specialist equipment to climb the tree and strategically remove the leafy branches to reduce the overall density, without altering the shape or size.

The cut branches are then lowered safely to the ground and removed, keeping the site clear

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Why choose Doctor Tree

We are local tree surgeons in Cambridgeshire who are passionate about preserving and extending the lives of trees. We offer a huge range of tree services and our expert tree surgeons always preform the task to the highest standard. After the task is complete, we will remove any debris from the site, ensuring everything is left clean and tidy.
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What our customers say

5/5
Great service, great person, great price. Highly recommend. Daniel removed stumps efficiently with no mess
Nicole Nibbler
Doctor Tree did a great job for us. He carefully took down a large eucalyptus tree quickly, efficiently and safely. I would recommend him to others.
Linda Barnett
Brilliant communication throughout the whole process. Left for work in the morning with the chestnut tree present. Returned from work with tree gone and brilliant clear up carried out.
Verity Elward
I would definitely recommend. I had a very large tree, close to a neighbour’s house and surrounded by a play house etc. Doctor Tree was quick to call and give a competitive quotation and the job was executed like the professionals they are. Thank you guys.
Lou Carver
Great service highly recommended.
Jim Heslop
Thrilled my garden looks fabulous and not overgrown. I asked this local company to cut some trees back for me. They came this afternoon and the job was complete with in a couple of hours. The garden was left clean and tidy as if they hadn’t been. Highly recommend. Thrilled my garden looks fabulous and not overgrown.
Marie Rayner
Excellent work professionally carried out would highly recommend many thanks
Christine Stoneman
Would definitely recommend. Carried out a brilliant job cutting back our Willow trees. It was not an easy task cutting them back with limited access. Thank you for all your hard work. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a professional 1st class service.
Carl Timbrell
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this business to anyone. Worked like troopers all day, left the site immaculate, and were polite and professional at every step of the way. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this business to anyone.
Oliver Hussick
I messaged them about our tree which suffered in the storm last week, it unfortunately took down our telephone line, by Monday our tree was safe and our phone line reconnected. Thank you
Christiana Raymond
Really pleased with the service we received from Doctor Tree. Reduced our conifers efficiently and cleanly. No mess left behind! Couldnt recommend highly enough.
Laura Bilcliff
Extremely professional from the moment they turned up to give me a quote to the moment they finished the job – and at a great price too.
Martin Curtis

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Contact us today with any tree care services you require to get a quote. We can assess the tree and make suggestions on the best course of action. Request an appointment today and find out how we can help you.
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