Tree lopping gets a bad reputation because it's done badly so often — stubs left, too much canopy stripped, trees left looking like hat racks. Done correctly, with cuts made to proper laterals and no more than a quarter of the canopy removed at once, it's a legitimate way to manage height and reduce risk.
We do tree lopping across Waihi and the Western Bay of Plenty. If a tree needs reducing, we'll tell you the right way to do it and what the result will look like. Free site visit — call 027 600 0446.
Crown reduction in Waihi is most often requested on the larger trees that have grown on residential sections without much management — mature macrocarpa, large ornamental exotics, and the occasional gum tree that's outgrown the section it was planted on. Waihi's older residential character means these situations are relatively common: trees planted forty or fifty years ago are now substantial, and reducing their crown height and spread is often the most practical solution short of full removal. We carry out reduction back to natural forks, maintaining enough live crown to support the tree's ongoing health. For the pohutukawa in Waihi's civic areas and the Hauraki District's scheduled trees, significant crown reduction requires HDC consent and we'd advise on this before quoting. For rural properties on the Waihi Hills margins, shelter belt height reduction is straightforward and generally doesn't require consent on rural-zoned land. We always carry out an honest assessment of what's achievable and what the consequences are before recommending a particular approach. Hauraki District Council jurisdiction applies.
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