In order to grow strong and healthy, trees need their space. Tree thinning or spacing can be a huge undertaking, but the experienced professionals at GBC Arbor Care Service are here to help. When it comes to tree growth, quality is better than quantity, a large number of trees in a condensed area can lead to all kinds of problems and diseases not to mention create a potential fire hazard. The benefits of tree thinning and spacing are enormous. You may consider thinning and spacing for the following reasons:

• Grow stronger, healthier trees:

  As more trees try to grow to their full potential in a limited space, they are competing with each other for nutrients, sunshine, and water. The limits in resources result in weaker, frail trees. When trees are thinned by professionals, the size and strength of individual trees is increased dramatically.

• Lower risk of disease and insects:

  Dense tree growth can result in infestations of damaging insects or deficiencies due to lack of nutrients. These issues lead to lowered tree health which in turn leads to tree diseases. This creates a cyclical effect resulting in less than optimal tree health and can continue to spread to neighbouring tress, lots, or forests.

• Lowered risk of fire:

  Forest fires are devastating. Studies show that spacing out your trees is an effective way to reduce the risk of rampant, dangerous wildfires. Check our wildfire prevention for more info.