Tree Cabling and Bracing
There are three major uses of cabling and bracing
Prevention – to reduce the chance of failure on a healthy tree with structural weakness, such as included bark, “V” crotch or union and or a cavity.
Restoration – to prolong the existence of a damaged tree, such as a tree which lost one of its main leaders in a storm and leaves the others vulnerable to further damage by wind and snow forces it may not be used to.
Mitigation – to reduce the hazard potential of a tree, such as a multi-stem tree near a heavy traffic area or high target zone.