Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

lowering willow


hedgesparrow
 Share

Recommended Posts

hi i am restoring a river and part of the job is to lower a 30ft by 10inch willow down to ground to build up banks. done this before with other breeds but not a willow. now will put in a long pleach at back of trunk whats the best way to lower it without it snapping off need to keep the weight then lower slowly so it does not snap off. then should grow but from side of trunk

thinking pully type system attached to a different tree. i know willow has a tendency to crack hence some advice on this. thank you

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

Used to do a lot of whole tree pleaching for an LA. If there's plenty of crown you should be ok. The way to get 90% of them down is start your pleach with a boring cut and complete it leaving a couple of inches at the top of the pleach uncut. That way you can get your cut just right without the tree starting to move. When it's ready just sever the piece left holding it. Do the same on big thorn when need to.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

you have mentioned installing faggots. currently working alongside the Environment Agency installing faggots,log deflectors brushwood mattress and hinged trees tied into bank. On all river installs they are strongly against using willow

 

Why is that then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.