In Hall Green, close to where we are based, we removed a tall conifer that rose above the neighbouring roofs. It stood right next to a pergola covered in climbing plants, so a straight fall was out of the question. Our climber took it down from the top in short sections, and the second photo shows the garden once the tree itself was gone and the cut timber lay on the ground.
Taking down a tall conifer
Large conifers are usually dismantled rather than felled whole, particularly in suburban gardens where houses sit a short distance away. The climber ropes in, removes the foliage and top, and works down the stem in manageable lengths. Conifers do not regrow from bare wood, so removal is often the sensible choice once one has outgrown its spot and begun to block light.
Before and after the cut
The first photo shows the work in progress, with the climber partway up and the top already cut away, leaving a bare pole with fresh pale cuts. In the second, a low stump and two thick logs sit beside the pergola, with broken boards and offcuts scattered around. This is a mid-job view rather than the finished garden, as the logs and timber still had to be cleared.
