2 Dead Pine Trees Make A Great Home for Wildlife

2 Dead Pine Trees Make A Great Home for Wildlife. – Doug Porter – Tree surgeon.

One of the first jobs of the year and it was a tricky one. A Double Pine Tree Removal. The homeowner had two tall Pine trees that needed to be lowered. The issue here was that there were sheds directly below and the tree on the right was split halfway up.

We decided to use the stronger adjacent tree to use as a rig so that we could lower the cut sections of the trunk, and branches down.

We had to create a safe environment because letting the logs fall after cutting is never a safe option. We wanted to avoid any possible damage to the sheds below. We needed to create a safe situation for our climbing arborist and to ensure that we didn’t damage the buildings below.

Pine Tree Removal using Sectional dismantling

Sectional dismantling, also known as tree topping or tree reduction, is a method of cutting down a tree where the tree is cut into sections and removed piece by piece, rather than felling the entire tree at once. This method is now preferred for several reasons:

Safety: dismantling allows for greater control over the direction of fall. Reducing the risk of property damage or injury to people and animals is very important.
Accessibility: Sectional dismantling allows for the removal of large trees in tight spaces or areas with limited access, such as urban or residential areas.
Smaller impact on the environment: This method of cutting down a tree leaves a smaller ecological footprint and causes less damage to the surrounding ecosystem.

It’s important to note that sectional dismantling should only be performed by a professional, who has the experience and equipment necessary to safely and effectively remove the tree. All our Arborists are fully trained and insured. Furthermore, we have a City and Guilds qualification for working safely at height.

Creating a Wildlife habitat

A Treecreeper gathering insects from tree bark

We were asked to leave a portion of the trunks standing so as to provide a home for wildlife. A scots pine trunk can provide a good habitat for wildlife because it offers shelter and protection from predators. The trunk’s bark provides a hiding place for small mammals, such as squirrels and chipmunks, and the crevices and hollows in the trunk can be used by birds for nesting.

Additionally, the trunk can also provide food for wildlife, as insects and other small organisms may live in or on the bark. Overall, the scots pine trunk serves as a microhabitat that can support a diverse community of wildlife.