Stands of trees (a number of similar trees, all growing within close proximity) are often thinned for a couple of key reasons - thinning out unhealthy or slower growing trees, those growing crookedly or with a fork helps to make room for the remaining healthy trees by reducing competition for important soil nutrients and sunlight.

In addition to helping the trees to grow better, thinning the trees also serves as one of the most powerful methods to manage the risks of fire, which should be at the front of mind for residents of the bush fire prone Dandenong Ranges.

If you have a stand of trees on your property that has been left to grow freely for years, it might be about time you give us a call and we'll organise one of the Ranges Tree Works arborists to come and assess your trees for their health and your safety - the outcome could be some tree thinning / tree pruning or just the peace of mind that your trees are healthy and your property is safe.