Arborists are responsible for keeping trees in check but also promote healthy growth. A chainsaw is not the best tool to use on a tree that is growing in a way you don’t want. For example where once it was considered perfectly acceptable to ‘lop’ trees by cutting down parts of the main stem to leave stubs we know now that this can stunt trees, or encourage decay and fungi that can spread to other trees. We don’t lop trees, we prune by taking out the right amount of the crown at the right points, and at the right time of year. That way you get the tree shape that you want, but with healthy tree growth going forward. That approach underlies everything we do, including work like tree removal and stump grinding. We will always try to preserve your property, but we will also do right by the trees. It’s in everyone’s best interests.