Tree Reduction in Alton, Basingstoke and the Surrounding Berkshire and Hampshire Areas

It is understandable to consider tree reduction and crown reduction as equivalent processes, but Oakfall Tree Surgery can use a wider range of formative pruning techniques to control the size of trees whilst maintaining natural shape and good overall health. This is a service that is popular with our customers, and one that our tree surgeons use in preference to harmful practices such as topping.

You can use us for tree reductions in the following locations:

Alton | Basingstoke | Farnham | Fleet | Hartley Wintney | Hook

We also cover all nearby areas across Berkshire and Hampshire.

Topping, a process where the branch tops are removed, can result in poor regrowth, disease and, in some cases, pest infestations. A tree reduction has a more positive impact and, in addition to preserving health, can also improve the aesthetic and eliminate any hazards.

This form of tree surgery can include the following:

Crown Reduction

This formative pruning technique from our tree surgeons involves the shortening of the uppermost branches to bring down the overall size of the tree’s crown. It is one of the most effective ways to manage shape, size and structure, particularly when the desired outcome is to address concerns related to shading, safety and visual appeal.

As a form of tree reduction, work on the crown also allows light to penetrate through canopies so it can reach buildings or plant life.


Crown Lifting

Oakfall Tree Surgery also specialises in crown lifting. This process involves the removal of a tree’s lowest branches to create more space between the ground and the canopy. When access for pedestrians or traffic is required, this style of tree reduction is usually the best option. It also benefits other plants by enabling light flow.

Our tree surgeons avoid removing directly from the trunk to avoid a wound that might not heal. It is best to adopt this practice over a series of years to minimise the impact of stress on the tree.

Crown Thinning

By removing branches selected in advance, crown thinning reduces the density of the canopy to improve light penetration and the flow of air. The removal of crossed, dead or weak branches also reduces the tree’s resistance to wind, preserving its condition but without any impact on appearances because the shape always remains the same.

Reducing the weight of the tree also helps stability. Crown thinning might need to be repeated several times to help manage the growth.


Deadwood Removal

While this is not a tree reduction process as such, deadwood removal is still a common tree surgery practice that maintains good health and safety standards as well as the tree’s appearance. Deadwood is a phrase used to describe parts of a tree that have suffered from age, disease or infestation, and which have become brittle over time.

Tree surgeons use specialist tooling to shorten and remove affected areas with full attention paid to the species and its condition.

Growth will dictate how often a tree reduction service is needed but it is important to remember that as an individual species begins to develop, its maintenance needs might be more (or less) frequent. A professional tree surgery service will always be the best option and we strongly advise against undertaking formative pruning yourself.

Customers in Alton, Basingstoke, Farnham, Fleet, Hartley Wintney and Hook, and those in the surrounding areas, trust us to do the right thing for their trees because of a sensitive approach to tree care.

Please contact the tree surgeons at Oakfall Tree Surgery today for a responsive service that includes free, no-obligation quotations.

For tree reduction in Alton, Basingstoke and all surrounding areas, call us now on 01256 973151 or 07891 736402.