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Services
Tree Pruning
Please trust us to help you decide what would be best for your trees. All tree species require different pruning practices, and we want to be there to help you understand how to keep your trees healthy and thriving.
Pruning Objectives
Structural- Improve and enhance the natural formation of a tree
Restoration- to restore structure and aesthetics when damage has occurred
Vista- provide a specific line of sight
Pruning Methods
Reduction- reduce the height or spread of the crown of a tree
Elevation or clearance- raise the canopy or clear structures
Thin- selective pruning to provide more sunlight and less wind resistance throughout the canopy
Crown cleaning- to remove dead, dying, diseases branches
Cabling and Bracing
Cabling and bracing can be a great way to save a valuable tree and help mitigate future failures or hazards. Tree Dimension will help you find the best solution for your tree by implementing a quality system that fits the structural needs of your tree.
Why install a cable or bracing?
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Cracks or fractures
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Weak attachments of bark inclusion
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Supplemental support for extended branches
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Supplemental support for multi-stem trees
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Preservation
Tree Removal
Removal of trees is sometimes necessary if the trees are unsafe and are a hazard that could cause damage or harm. Removing healthy trees should be the last option considered if there are other methods to mitigate any possible hazards.
Why Remove a Tree?
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Dead or dying
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Significant decay
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Root damage
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Pests and Pathogens
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Significant root damage, including root rot due to fungal pathogens
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Impacting foundations or structures
Our Certified Arborist will help you determine if removal is necessary or if other options are available to mitigate any hazards while keeping the tree safe and healthy for years to come.
Tree Risk Assessment
Clients often have questions about their trees and if they are hazardous. We have ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessors who can help you determine what level assessment is needed and if the tree does pose a risk to you or your property.
Why Request an Assessment?
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Signs of decay
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Evidence of pests, pathogen or fungi
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Signs of dieback
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Root damage
Level 1- Limited Visual Assessment is a brief visual ground level inspection with recommendations.
Level 2- Basic Assessment is an advance visual ground level inspection with the use of specialized tools and a detailed report with recommendations.
Level 3- Advanced Level at height inspection that requires an ISA Certified Arborist and climber or aerial lift operator. This includes a detailed report, recommendations and an action plan to mitigate any hazards.
Tree Planting
Tree planting is a very important part of arboriculture and one that our team takes pride in. Although, we love to preserve trees, sometimes they need to be removed and replaced. We would love to assist you on choosing the right tree for your property.
Why is planting trees important?
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Climate control
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Enhancing biodiversity
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Prevents soil erosion
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Improves air quality
What to think about before planting?
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Right tree, right place
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Native species
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Proper planting techniques
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Soil
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Water
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Sun and shade
Plant Health Care
Plant Health Care is a proactive approach to keeping your landscape health. An Integrated Pest Management plan is an effective way to detect potential problems and correct them with the best intervention before they become, they start doing major damage and possibly becoming fatal.
Integrated Pest Management Key Principles
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Prevention
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Monitoring and Education
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Action Thresholds
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Control Methods
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Evaluation
4 Control Methods for Plant Health Care
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Cultural- water management, right tree/right place
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Mechanical-barriers, fences and traps
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Biological-increasing natural predators by planting native species
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Chemical- pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides
Other Services
Tree Loss Appraisals
Trees and landscape have economic values that can be measured using industry standards. Tree appraisals are used to estimate the tree loss caused by fire, storms, root damage, vehicle or lawn equipment damage, construction damage, vandalism, poisoning, disease, improper pruning or unauthorized tree removal. It is essential to take as many photos as soon as possible after the damage has occurred. If it is possible a tree count is helpful, especially if they are removing the stumps. Finding an ISA Certified Arborist that specializes in tree loss appraisals is very important because there are industry standards that need to be followed and understood in the case that the arborist is called to testify in court.
Installations
Tree Dimension will install bird houses, holiday lighting, tree swings or any other installs that are at height. We do not offer installation of zip lines or slacklines.
Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan
A Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) is a formal document o prepared by an ISA certified arborist that identifies, assesses, and outlines strategies to protect trees for development sites, municipalities, homeowner associations, apartment complexes, landowners and anyone looking for a long-term plan to preserve and care for their tree.
Information included:
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Location
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Species identification
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Size and age
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Condition
