Tree surgery and landscaping in Cowes must account for substantial coastal exposure. Wind from the Solent can damage new growth and leave crowns uneven. The Great Storm of 1987 caused widespread tree loss across the Island, and later storms have continued to affect this coast. We prune and reduce suitable trees to lower wind loading and improve resilience.
Ground conditions towards Gurnard also require care. The council manages this section of slope for ground movement, and its soft, wet clay drains slowly. Mature trees can help stabilise the bank, so we assess work near the edge carefully rather than clearing vegetation in a single operation.
Access is another important consideration. Many Cowes gardens sit behind terraced streets and narrow side passages, without rear access for a chipper. Where felling is not suitable, we rig and lower sections and remove the timber by hand.