At Joan Boscata, we offer specialized services in urban tree support to guarantee their structural stability and minimize risks in urban and peri-urban environments. Support is a technique that allows to extend the useful life of trees and prevent falling branches or structural fractures, always maintaining the utmost respect for their natural growth.
When is Sustenance Necessary?
- Branches weakened or partially broken by wind, snowfall or mechanical damage.
- Trees with cracks in the trunk or branches that present a risk of fracture.
- Trees with unbalanced crowns that need structural stabilization.
- Heritage or unique species that must be conserved due to their ecological, historical or aesthetic importance.
Types of Anchors for Support
Dynamic Anchors
- Designed to allow a certain degree of movement, promoting the tree's natural flexibility and its adaptation process.
- Ideal for reinforcing weak branches or joints without completely restricting their movement, contributing to their strengthening over time.
- We apply resistant, yet elastic ropes and tapes that absorb stress during strong winds or storms.
- Recommended use in moderate risk situations where the tree can still recover and adapt.
Fixed Anchors
- They provide rigid and immediate stabilization for severely weakened structures or those at high risk of fracture.
- They are used on trees with more serious structural problems where any movement must be avoided to prevent damage.
- They include steel cables or high-strength tapes to keep the branches or trunks securely in a fixed position.
- Ideal for trees with large cracks or very heavy loads.
Benefits of Sustainment
- Safety in urban areas: Reduces the risk of falling branches in busy areas.
- Preservation of emblematic trees: Allows valuable specimens to be preserved without resorting to felling.
- Lower costs than replacement: Avoids expenses associated with tree removal and replacement.
- Respect for natural growth: Dynamic anchors promote progressive adaptation without restricting the development of the tree.
