Arboriculture: pruning and felling techniques for tall trees
EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNIQUE:
It comes from the word Tree (tree) and Climb (climbing). The practice of tree climbing is a climbing technique that allows access to the crown, or parts of tall trees, moving safely with the help of harnesses, ropes and various types of specific tools, to carry out pruning, felling and consolidation of the plant. Always taking into account the well-being of the plant itself and the surrounding environment. Interventions carried out correctly make the tree healthier and more vigorous while reducing the risk of branches falling, last but not least the plant is aesthetically more tidy and balanced.
EXPLANATION OF THE INTERVENTIONS:
Containment pruning for tall trees that have grown too much in the urban context Rejuvenation pruning for tall trees (removing dry parts, broken branches, diseased or insect-infested branches, parts that have rot that constitute a corridor for fungi and bacteria and superfluous parts for plants that "steal" sap and nourishment from more important parts for the tree) Securing dangerous branches using anchors fixed inside the tree crown, the anchors are completely harmless for the plants Removal of the Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), an insect that is highly harmful to conifers as it deprives them of part of the foliage, compromising their life cycle. Very dangerous also for our 4-legged friends who, coming into contact with this caterpillar, risk irreparable damage to their tongue, eyes and respiratory tract. Also dangerous for humans, in fact the insect's stinging hairs are poisonous and can cause a serious allergic reaction. Controlled felling in tree climbing is carried out when it is not possible to completely fell an entire specimen. For example when the available space is very limited.
