Thinning – This type involves removing branches at the base, alongside the trunk or stalk.
2. Raising – This is all about creating head space for entries, walkways, cars, and people. Low-hanging branches are trimmed.
3. Topping – This process is a huge undertaking. Most branches are being removed, all the way down to the trunk. This method is employed when you need your trees to grow in very particular ways.
4. Reduction – Here, you’re trimming back the tree’s overall volume. You do this to create more space for structures like power poles and lines.