Tree Cutting – an Art and a Science
If you\’re a homeowner eager to prove yourself as a handyman around the house, you\’ve probably considered cutting down those pesky trees that take away the sun to your garden and always threaten to fall on your property. And how hard could it be? Just a couple of cuts with the chainsaw in one direction, and…
… disaster occurs. Because unlike what most homeowners think, tree cutting and tree removal is best left for professionals. That\’s because in addition to requiring significant, very specific skills to avoid any danger to house and property; it also requires a feel for the situation and specific tree that can\’t be easily acquired. In other words, tree cutting is both an art and a science.
Skills
Let\’s start with the skills. Obviously, arborists cannot be afraid of heights, as climbing the tree is almost always required in tree cutting. But they also need to have a keen mathematical understanding of angles, lengths and weights – trees are often longer and heavier than they first appear, and underestimating their fall area may lead to significant damage. Of course, an intricate understanding of the tools used is also absolutely necessary to prevent personal harm.
But all of these technical skills are useless if the arborist doesn\’t have a feel for the tree. Many indicators can tell the trained professional how healthy the tree is, which branches may fall off prematurely, and which are safe to operate on. That\’s why arborists are often called \’tree surgeons\’ – their understanding of the material leads them to make informed decision when cutting down a tree.
Combining the technical skills with a feel for the individual tree is what makes arborists necessary. So next time you get annoyed by your tree, don\’t risk your life and property – contact us to get it cut by professionals who know everything there is to know about tree cutting! You can follow along on Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact us here if you have any questions.
