Shelterbelt Removal & Trimming Northland
Shelterbelts are a defining feature of Northland’s rural landscape. Many of the macrocarpa and cypress rows you see lining farms and lifestyle blocks across the region were planted decades ago, and while they’ve done their job well over the years, they don’t last forever. As they age and grow, shelterbelts can become a significant maintenance challenge or a liability that outweighs their original purpose.
Arbor Aid works with rural and lifestyle property owners across Northland on all aspects of shelterbelt management. Where a shelterbelt is still doing useful work, we carry out trimming and reduction to bring it back to a manageable size, improve light to surrounding pasture, and reduce the risk of wind damage to the trees themselves. Getting this right on large macrocarpa or cypress rows takes proper equipment and experience, and it’s not the kind of job that lends itself to shortcuts.
Where a shelterbelt has reached the end of its life or needs to come out entirely, we handle full removal from start to finish. This includes felling, processing the timber, chipping green waste on-site, and clearing everything away so the land is left clean and ready for whatever comes next. For large-scale removals across rural blocks, we can bring in the machinery needed to get the job done efficiently.
We’re also happy to provide straightforward advice if you’re unsure whether your shelterbelt needs trimming, reduction, or full removal. Sometimes the answer isn’t obvious until someone with the right experience takes a look.
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Shelterbelt Maintenance
Shelterbelts are a common feature of the North Island landscape. In Northland, large cypress shelterbelts were planted in the 1920s and 30s, which dominate the landscape today. The most common species previous generations used were the lawn cypress and macrocarpa.
While many still provide excellent shelter to cattle and hold nutrients in the topsoil, shelterbelts can prove to be an enormous hindrance when they have finally outlived their purpose. For example, recent discovery has found that pregnant cattle may lose their calves if they eat macrocarpa leaves. To protect the calves, ArborAid has been assisting to remove many shelterbelts around Northland.
ArborAid Tree Services are experts in maintaining shelterbelts, no matter their size. We are available for any aspect of the shelterbelt lifespan, from encouraging growth to maintenance and finally, to their complete removal. We have a reputation nationwide for our expertise in local shelterbelts around the Northland region. We offer a holistic service, guaranteeing complete service from start to finish. This service includes the removal of shelterbelt, debris and foliage.
If you aren’t sure about whether you need a shelterbelt or hedging, take advantage of our years of experience and give us a call. We’re also very willing to offer advice regarding the best ways to encourage growth, maintain strength or reduce the size of your shelterbelt.
