Dead Wood Removal

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This process is simply the removal of dead or dying tree limbs. Dead wood removal is done for 3 reasons:

  1. Safety Issues. To eliminate the possibility of dead limbs falling, causing personal harm and/or property damage.

  2. Aesthetics. The removal of dead wood from a tree will only enhance the overall appearance of a tree.

  3. Health of the Tree. Removing dead wood provides an opportunity to improve the health of a tree by stimulating new healthy growth.