Monday, 8 April 2013

Correcting the misconception about Arborists and what they do

There are a few myths about people whose job is to take care of trees. Some may view these individuals as tree killing merchants that have no place in a world that is trying to fight climate change. Well, this is hardly the case. In fact their role is pretty critical if we are to fight climate change.  

Reputable tree surgeons, according to one sydney arborist must be qualified in arboriculture. This means that they are highly educated in everything regarding trees, from planting to removing them from the environment. And that invariably indicates that they are correctly entitled to take proper care of trees as well as influence their effect on the local environment of should I say ecology.  This means they are the very least likely to advocate arbitrary felling of healthy trees which are vital for the eco-system. That is why by obtaining your firewood from skilled tree specialists has all the marking of “sustainably” harvesting trees.

Most arborist approved timber that you see being sold is part of what might have been felled due to storm damage or wind. After high winds or storms, trees might fall partially, preventing roads or making electrical energy supplies dangerous. Local authorities often   have a listing of qualified tree professionals in their areas that can face such emergencies and allay the danger. The resultant wood is often okay to use without any guilt.

Local authorities may at times also seek an arborist report Sydney before taking action on a tree that has become dangerous through illness. Such trees become a threat to homes, buildings or roads users if left unchecked.  In such instances they are felled due to the danger of resulting in injury or possibly fatalities. From time to time such local councils will call on the expertise of local tree consultants to perform risk checks and come up with detailed tree reports that spell out the best course of action.

Home owners too may employ tree surgeons to help advice them on the health as well as the maintenance of the trees on their properties. A great professional tree surgeon can normally provide free suggestions and quotations for tree work. Proper specialist advice may let you keep your current beautiful pine or chestnut tree looking healthy. But should they need to be felled, a properly qualified specialist tree doctor will execute the operation carefully as well as skillfully, leaving you with a healthy supply of the most efficient and environmentally friendly fuel you will ever get.

A qualified tree specialist will also help you replace fallen trees or even advice you on the right trees to plant near or in your property. There are trees that might look good on the surface but cause a lot of damage to your house’s foundation. Some trees can make your roof rot or fail prematurely etc.  So I have no doubt that we need arborists in our midst if we are to tackle climate change in a way that takes care of our timber or tree needs. 

1 comment:

  1. Truly informative about the how a qualified arborists gives information on fallen trees and preventive measures to be taken considering the age, size of the tree. Thanks for sharing such useful information.

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