This Solihull project shows one of our climbers high on a tall birch stem, chainsaw in hand, with ropes running down to the ground. The garden is full of leafy trees in full summer growth, and neighbouring roofs sit just beyond. It is a good example of why work at height on a crowded plot is done in short, planned sections.
What the photo shows
In the picture, the climber is clipped to the stem and cutting just below the crown of a slim, pale-barked birch. A second birch stands to the left, and a much larger leafy tree fills the background. The ropes visible beside the stem are used to control pieces as they are cut, so that nothing swings or drops into the garden. This is a single photo from a longer job, so it shows work in progress rather than the finished garden.
Planning work among other trees
Birch often grows tall and slender, and when it stands among other trees there is rarely room for a clean fall. Taking it down or reducing it in sections is the usual answer, with each piece lowered on a rope or guided clear of the branches next to it. Before booking, check with the council whether the tree has a protection order or sits in a conservation area. Summer work also needs a look for nesting birds, so tell us what you have seen in the tree.
