What is tree lopping? Tree lopping is the indiscriminate cutting of trees, where tree health, beauty or structure is not taken into consideration. Tree lopping may be used to “make safe” hazardous trees after a storm, however it should never be a long term solution. Trees cut as in this image below, should be completely […]
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These 2 branches fell off a lemon scented gum (corymbia citriodora) in Wyong. The limbs fell without warning on a still day. This is an important reminder to have your trees inspected by a qualified arborist, to assess and remove the hazard before it occurs.
Trees are what makes a suburban place nice to live in. But it is a sad fact that large mature trees with cavities and hollows that are homes to birds and other wildlife, are also a hazard for people who live in houses under them. It is a compromise between having a property that is […]
An aerial tree inspection is a must for every large tree. Looking from the ground this tree below looked quite healthy and structurally sound. This tree has some major defects at 30 metres up in the canopy, that could never be seen from the ground. This tree is located in the backyard of a residential […]
If you have unwanted deciduous trees, now, (Winter), is the time to remove them. The most common deciduous tree species people have removed in the Gosford and Wyong region is the liquidambar, botanical name liquidambar styraciflua. The main reason for their removal is that they are fast growers with have an extensive and aggressive root […]
I have seen quite some damage to trees during last nights lightening storm. Did you know that you can storm proof your trees with the following 3 steps? 1. Lightening protection – installing a lightening rod next to your tree will conduct the electricity away from the tree – not through it 2. Bracing of […]
Why is there so much bark coming off my gum trees? Are they still healthy? The growing season for most eucalyptus is summer. When trees grow, they put on new sap wood on the outside and they expand. As a result most smooth bark eucalypts shed a lot of their bark in the summer months. […]
Most routine tree pruning such as removing weak, diseased or dead limbs can be carried out at any time of the year with little or no effect on the tree. As a guide, growth is maximized and wound healing is fastest if pruning is done before the spring growth occurs. Heavy pruning of a tree, […]
Note: This post has been updated. Wyong and Gosford tree policy has changed. For the latest 2018 rules please click this link. Looking for a Tree Lopper in Gosford? Most tree removal and tree lopping on the Central Coast, requires approval from either Gosford or Wyong Shire Councils. Although both Councils have recently amalgamated, care […]