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. It was once acceptable to ‘lop’ trees, cutting off parts of the main stem to make stubs. However, we now know that this can cause damage to trees and encourage decay and fungi to 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. This approach is the foundation of everything we do, even 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.