Pruning techniques

Pruning techniques for veteran trees are probably the most challenging topic in veteran tree management, one which is the subject of many discussions. In the documents below we want to illustrate some pruning techniques that are suitable for veteran tree management. Often, these pruning techniques differ from the standard arboricultural good practice non-veteran trees.

 

 

Also have a look at the videos on unconventional pruning techniques, pole thining an old pollard, techniques for crown reducing a veteran tree, ...