Specialist Mech Arb Contractor

We are helping customers to identify and manage if their Ash trees have been affected by this disease by providing three simple stages, initial, advanced or terminal. Ash Dieback at the advanced and terminal stage becomes unsafe to climb with ropes in the conventional way. The current industry guidelines direct two methods, first is to use a MEWP for top attack which involves starting at the highest point of the tree and working down so no fragile limbs can fall on the operators. Second, and safest option, is to dismantle with a grapple saw mounted on a ROPS protected Roto Telehandler or Excavator.

The easiest way to visually judge the effect of Ash Dieback is by the change in crown vitality. Early identification allows tree owners time to evaluate the risk, safely plan and budget for the appropriate tree management.