Advanced Tree Services (ATS) undertake pollard management for a number of tree specimens in a range of scenarios to maintain both productivity and longevity.  This is conducted by engaging in selective cutting of material from the specimen and should be carried soon after the tree has become established i.e., has a diameter 25mm and 50mm at the selected height of the pollard (generally 2m to 3m). If the specimen exhibits a number of stems, individual cuts will be enforced to ensure a ‘candelabra’ framework.

ATS advise that when the maintenance protocol has been initiated, re-pollarding needs to be conducted on a cyclical basis of which the frequency is dependent on species, age, location and condition of the tree subject to visual tree inspections. It may therefore be more viable to undertake select target pruning which will discourage dieback and decay.  If the cyclical works have lapsed over an extended period of time, a crown reduction would be more beneficial.