Tree removal in confined, urban settings presents a unique set of challenges. Whether overhead utility wires make it difficult to safely bring the tree down, or neighboring structures restrict the amount of space available, cutting trees in the middle of an urban area makes things difficult. Fortunately, we’ve perfected some strategies that can ensure that everyone stays safe when it’s time to bring down your trees.
Precise Climbing and Rigging Techniques
One of the most challenging aspects of cutting down trees in confined areas is the fact that we cannot use certain pieces of heavy equipment in the space. This turns tree removal into more of a hands-on process. Fortunately, we can climb the tree and dismantle it piece by piece.
By climbing the tree and cutting it apart into sections, we can use a system of ropes and pulleys to bring the pieces to the ground, where they’re safely disposed of. This approach is slow, but it protects nearby buildings, utility lines, and other features of the concrete jungle.
Crane Assisted Tree Removal
When possible, using a crane to remove a tree is a great way to make the most of vertical space in areas where horizontal space is limited. Cranes can lift entire sections of a tree out of a yard or commercial space, moving them over nearby obstacles and eliminating the need for ground-level drop zones.
Utilizing a crane for tree removal does require skill and experience, but it’s also one of the safest ways to get a tree out of an urban setting. If there’s no safe way to fell a tree due to nearby buildings, utilities, or public easements, crane removal is often the best option.
Reverse Sectional Takedown
One creative way to remove a tree in a cramped, confined space is to disassemble the tree in the reverse order of how it grew. While this method does involve starting at the top of the tree and removing the upper canopy, that’s not where the reverse sectional takedown stops. Using this method also involves cutting the limbs and branches that are the farthest from the trunk and working back toward it.
This approach to tree removal is incredibly helpful in spaces that don’t have room for us to lower large pieces of wood. Smaller pieces are safer to handle and can easily be brought down, handed off, and gently lowered to the ground one by one. It’s a slower, more labor-intensive method, but it’s effective when trying to remove a tree in a confined urban setting.
Tree removal in urban settings is a complex process that requires a great deal of skill, precision, and experience. Fortunately, we have all those things. If you need tree removal in Plymouth, MN, call Woodland Tree Service today.
