Green Waste
- By Nathan Davies
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- 28 Apr, 2017
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What is Green Waste?
Green waste is essentially everything that is left over from pruning, felling and trimming during tree surgery. It is a biodegradable waste that is high in nitrogen.
Green waste can be separated and falls into three categories:
Woodchip: small pieces of wood from trunks or branches can often be processed in a wood chipper. Once the chipper has reduced them in size, this woodchip goes on to have many uses as recycled matter. The majority of waste that we have left over from a tree surgery project is recycled in this way.
Timber: there may sometimes be larger chunks of wood which have more value than simply being put through the chipper. Timber and other types of wood are often more useful as logs, and so we process this type of recyclable matter a different way to woodchip.
Non-chippable waste: there are other parts of the waste that are not appropriate for the chipper, such as grit that have made their way into the waste. This general mass is known as non-chippable waste.
Why Recycle Green Waste?
As mentioned, green waste is biodegradable, which means it can be broken down into its base compounds by other organisms and living things. It can therefore be incredibly useful for the ecosystem, and so shouldn’t be left to rot in landfills.
Recycling Woodchip
Once green waste has
passed through our chipper and been formed into woodchip, there are
several ways in which it can be used. Many of our customers request
to keep the woodchip, as it can come in handy for lining pathways or
borders in the garden. Alternatively, woodchip can be used or sold as
‘mulch’, which is placed on top of soil to improve the fertility
of the soil and discourage the growth of weeds. Woodchip needs to be
left to compost for several months before it becomes effective mulch,
so it needs to be stored somewhere prior to the recycling.
Recycling Timber
Often, if there are logs of
timber or similar woods left over in the green waste then our
customers will request to keep this themselves. Logs come in
extremely handy as firewood, or can even be used more creatively for
building work and be turned into planks for beams, decking or
furniture. If our customers have no need for the timber, then it can
be sold on to local individuals or companies who can make use of it.
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We pride ourselves on providing a professional, courteous service to all our customers. Whatever your needs regarding trees or hedges we will work with you from start to finish ensuring all your needs are met. We're proud to have built a loyal customer base over the years. Please check out our Google reviews and feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation quote.
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THREE BEST RATED – SOME OF THE FACTORS THEY USE TO RATE SERVICES
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- Local Reviews – They look at reviews on various platforms to see how customers feel about their services.
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If you need the services of a Tree Surgeon in North Wales please don't hesitate to contact us. As you can see from our website we are fully insured and all our operatives are highly experienced, NPTC qualified tree surgeons.
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THREE BEST RATED – SOME OF THE FACTORS THEY USE TO RATE SERVICES
Three Best Rated use a 50 point inspection to decide which companies they award to. Some of the factors that form this 50 point inspection include:
- Local Reviews – They look at reviews on various platforms to see how customers feel about their services.
- Website Standard – Does the company website look attractive and provide all the information a customer is likely to need?
- Social Media – Does the business maintain an active presence on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?
- Price – Does the business offer a fair and competitive price' for the services offered.
- History – How long has the business been in operation? Is the business an established and reputable company?
The Facts:
– What is Ash Dieback? It is a tree disease.
– What causes it? A fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus .
– Also known as? Ash dieback, Chalara, Chalara Ash dieback.
– What trees does it affect? The Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior young and old.
– Areas affected so far? The whole of the UK.
– Prognosis? The disease is now endemic.
– Origin? Asia, arrived in the UK via Europe.
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THREE BEST RATED – SOME OF THE FACTORS THEY USE TO RATE SERVICES
Three Best Rated use a 50 point inspection to decide which companies they award to. Some of the factors that form this 50 point inspection include:
- Local Reviews – They look at reviews on various platforms to see how customers feel about their services.
- Website Standard – Does the company website look attractive and provide all the information a customer is likely to need?
- Social Media – Does the business maintain an active presence on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?
- Price – Does the business offer a fair and competitive price' for the services offered.
- History – How long has the business been in operation? Is the business an established and reputable company?
The term "co-dominant stems" is used to describe two or more main stems (or "leaders") that are about the same diameter and emerge from the same location on the main trunk as seen in the picture above.
As the tree grows older, the stems remain similar in size without any single one becoming dominant.
Why are such stems important to recognize?
- Co-dominant stems tend to fail more often than others, especially in storms.
- Though such stems may look fine to the casual observer, they may actually be dangerous.
- Early recognition of such stems allows remedial action to be carried out.
- Many of our most common trees in the UK commonly form co-dominant stems.
How can you tell if there is a serious problem?
- Classifying co-dominant stems into 3 risk stages can aid in their management:
- Stage 1: Does the union between the two stems form a "V" but there are no other symptoms?
- A "V" union is much more likely to fail than a "U".
- Stems with a "V" union compress bark between them as they grow, leaving little physical connection.
- Stage 2: Are there symptoms of decay in the union?
- Can you see rotted matter between the stems?
- Is there any fluid flowing from the union?
- Are there woody plants growing in the union?
- Do you see wide "ears" (swelling) on either side of the union?
- Stage 3: Is there any sign of failure?
- Can you see any cracks in the union itself?
- Is reaction wood being formed rapidly at the base of the stems?
- Stage 1: Does the union between the two stems form a "V" but there are no other symptoms?
If you have a co-dominant stem that you are concerned about you should seek the advice of a trained professional.
This is by no means intended to be used as an extensive guide to tree hazard assessment,simply to aid understanding of some common tree related problems that can cause a tree to fail.
'Three Best Rated' doesn't charge businesses to appear on their website and customers don't pay a fee to contact the business. A business cannot contact Three Best Rated in order to appear on their website. They are there simply to rate local businesses to help customers choose a company for the service they require.
THREE BEST RATED – SOME OF THE FACTORS THEY USE TO RATE SERVICES
Three Best Rated use a 50 point inspection to decide which companies they award to. Some of the factors that form this 50 point inspection include:
- Local Reviews – They look at reviews on various platforms to see how customers feel about their services.
- Website Standard – Does the company website look attractive and provide all the information a customer is likely to need?
- Social Media – Does the business maintain an active presence on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?
- Price – Does the business offer a fair and competitive price' for the services offered.
- History – How long has the business been in operation? Is the business an established and reputable company?
I've just dug out some pictures of a few jobs we carried out in the final few months of 2018. Thanks to all the lads who have worked for us during the last year. Their hard work and attitude have helped Dragon Tree Services provide quality tree care and keep all our customers happy.
