A Simple Guide to Tree Surgery Terms
Tree Surgery Terms – A Glossary You may know that your trees need some attention, but might have no idea what needs doing or what to ask for… Rest assured that in your first consultation with us our expert tree surgeons will talk you through exactly what needs doing and what it all means in plain English. But if you want the confidence of understanding the key terminology before you speak to us, have a read through our guide below! If you’re still not sure, just get in touch and we will happily answer any questions you may have. Adaptive Growth This is where a tree increases growth in one area to compensate for forces acting against it. This is sometimes also known as reactive growth or reaction wood. Arboriculture Arboriculture is the science of understanding how trees grow and respond to their environment. Through this understanding, Arborists (often called ‘tree surgeons’) are trained to effectively care for and manage trees. This is usually referred to as ‘tree surger...