Crown Thinning – Crown thinning is the removal of some of the smaller branches, usually at the outer crown, to produce a uniform density of foliage

Crown Lifting – Crown lifting is the removal of the lowest branches usually to allow more light/clearance under the tree

Crown Reduction – Crown reduction is the overall shortening of limbs to reduce the size of the crown

Pollard – Pollarding is the removal of all secondary and tertiary limbs to encourage multi stem branching – only advised for certain species

Pruning – Pruning is the partial or full removal of specific limbs