- Unless stipulated specifically by the client:
- we do not shear shrubs as a standard practice.
- pruning and tree removal operations include disposal of all debris and thorough clean up, either rake clean or broom clean, whichever is applicable.
- trees for removal will be cut to as close to ground level as reasonably possible.
- stumps are ground to 10-12 inches below grade.
- chips from stump grinding will be left on-site raked roughly into a pile where the stump was.
- All tree care work completed meets or exceeds industry recognized standards.
- When tree-specific circumstances dictate, we may prescribe an alternative method based on experience and knowledge.
- Our operations and the services we offer are strongly influenced by the company’s detailed policies, specifically those respecting safety and the environment (these are available on request).
- Tree pruning, fertilizing, and rigid and flexible bracing operations conform to the American National Standards Institute document; A300-Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations.
- Standard Pruning is referred to by some as general pruning. The main objective of standard pruning is to promote good health and sound structure for the plant’s future. This pruning includes removal of deadwood, stubs, broken or unacceptably weak branches, rubbing branches, seriously diseased branches, all suckers and from 25-50% of water-sprouts as appropriate, and light thinning of the crown to promote sunlight infiltration to the inside of the crown, air circulation and moisture penetration.
- Tree Care Hardware and Other Materials used in the tree as part of treatment are guaranteed to meet or exceed pertinent industry standards.
- Stumping: Due to the potential hazards associated with stump grinding operations, we require the client to provide us with written confirmation of the location of buried utilities (including but not limited to gas and hydro), as provided by the utility locating authority, prior to commencement of this work.
- Expect minor scuffing of lawns and hard-surfacing in areas where the stump grinder must travel, especially in tight locations and in wet conditions.
- Minor Damage:
- We will not accept responsibility for damage to lawns, ground covers, herbaceous plants (annuals & perennials) and dilapidated structures during removal of large or hazardous trees or during emergency operations.
- We will not accept responsibility for damage to in-ground sprinkler systems, installed-in-place ground lighting, or other buries infrastructure located within or close to the work zone associated with large tree removal, deep-root fertilizing or stump grinding operations.
- How We're Equipped:
- We have a small, carefully rationalized, up-to-date fleet of vehicles including 2 pick-up trucks, and three, fully equipped forestry trucks each pulling a late model Vermeer BC1000 brush chipper.
- Our crews are equipped with up-to-date personal protective and fall protection equipment, and a full range of chain saws, power pole saws, pole pruners, rigging and rigging devices.
- Our vehicles, machines and equipment are all purchased, operated and maintained in compliance with legislation and regulations governing our workplace sector.
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