FAQ
Questions & Answers About Our Tree Service In Canberra
The tree service industry is built all around the expertise of licensed arborists (called Arboriculturists, Loppers, Tree Surgeons, or Tree Doctors). Professional arborists perform essential tree care ways of tree pruning, tree removal, trimming, and stump removal. This arborist work must be done by trained specialists as it is hazardous, often needs powerful machinery, and requires expert knowledge to properly maintain and preserve the condition of trees. Not all tree workers are qualified arborists. This article will answer just some of your most frequently asked questions to shed light on these important professionals
You definitely need a certified, professional arborist to assess the condition of your trees, maintain their health and remove them when required. Only an arborist should be trusted to perform these services as they have the necessary skills, certifications, insurance and experience to do so accurately and safely. For health assessments it is possible that untrained, uncertified tree workers may not notice important signs of degeneration in a tree. This sort of mistake can lead to incorrect assessments that result in trees being removed that shouldn’t, or dangerous trees left planted.
When it comes to the pruning and removal of trees, only a Tree Surgeons should be in charge of this dangerous work. Climbing, cutting, and extracting any tree, especially a large fully grown tree is highly hazardous and can put people, animals, and property at risk. You need a professional arborist because they keep you, your community, and the environment safer. We service in all Canberra area like: Fisher, Greenway, Florey, Garran, Weetangera and other areas.
Our group of Arborists will complete a safety check prior to beginning a job. You should be careful of any contractor who does not make safety a priority. Our team will formulate a procedure for the job, which includes an emergency escape plan. In order for the arborist to do this planning effectively, you need to advise them of any underground services, underground water tank or any other possible hazards or points of concern.
Make sure all people on-site stay away from the work area and follow the arborists’ instructions. Failure to do so could result in an accident or injury to the arborist or spectators. If the work is being carried out close to power lines (within 3 metres), the arborist needs to be accredited to do so, and he or she should be able to provide evidence of this certification.
