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Had to choose between a full removal or a risky crown reduction on a big oak in a tight yard yesterday.

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reese86
reese868d agoTop Commenter
A risky crown reduction on a big oak is often the better call for long term health. Full removal can be a last resort. That tree provides so much value, and a proper reduction by a certified arborist is usually very safe. It just takes the right climber and gear for a tight yard.
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gray_schmidt8
Totally reminds me of the huge maple in my neighbor's yard... they were all set to cut it down after a storm. But this one arborist came out, spent like three hours up there with ropes, and just took off the broken bits. Thing looks a bit funny now, kind of lopsided, but it's still standing and full of leaves. Saved them a ton of money too, compared to a full removal. Sometimes a little hack job is all you need.
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