Crown Lift

Crown lifting involves the removal of the lowest branches and preparing lower branches for future removal, normally to give a uniform height from ground level. Common reasons for crown lifting are to bring more light and give access for traffic. In the U.K., clearance for vehicles is usually 5.2 metres (approximately 17 feet), and 2.5m (around 8 feet) for pedestrians. Crown lifting should not normally include the removal of large branches growing directly from the trunk as this causes large wounds which may jeopardise the long term future of the tree.

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