Tree Felling, Explained
Real pricing, the Cape Town permit rules nobody explains, and the practical advice our arborists give every day across the Peninsula.
Arboricultural Health & Structural Pruning: A Cape Town Homeowner's Guide for 2026
Get structural pruning right while a tree is young and you save money, headaches and possibly your roof. Here's how Cape Town arborists correct weak forks and codominant stems before a southeaster finds them.
Shot Hole Borer Beetle: Cape Town Tree Guide
The polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) is a 2 mm beetle that's already killed thousands of trees across Cape Town. Here's how to recognise the signs, which trees are most at risk, exactly what to do if yours is infested, and why moving the wood is the one mistake that spreads it to your whole street.
List of Protected Trees in South Africa
The complete, searchable list of South Africa's 51 nationally protected tree species — what 'protected' really means, the actual penalty for cutting one down (it's not the R5 million you've read about), how to apply for a felling licence, and the protected trees you'll find around Cape Town.
How to Kill a Tree Stump (South Africa Guide)
A straight-talking guide to killing a tree stump in South Africa — which chemical and natural methods genuinely work, the myths that waste your time, what removal costs in Rands, and when it's worth calling a crew.
How Much Does Tree Felling Cost in Cape Town? (2026 Price Guide)
What it really costs to fell a tree in Cape Town in 2026 — the five things that move the price, honest ranges from a small garden tree to a large gum against a house, and how to keep your quote fair.
Do You Need a Permit to Fell a Tree in Cape Town?
Most garden trees can be felled without paperwork — but protected indigenous species and heritage trees can't. Here's how to tell the difference before you cut, and how to handle a Cape Town permit.
Tree Felling vs Pruning: Which Does Your Tree Actually Need?
Before you fell a tree, check whether good pruning would fix the problem instead. Here's how Cape Town arborists decide between cutting a tree back and taking it down for good.
Storm-Damaged Trees in Cape Town: What to Do (and What Not To)
A Cape winter storm has dropped a tree on your roof or split a limb over the driveway. Here's exactly what to do first, what to leave to the professionals, and how to handle the insurance side.
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