Construction, standards and environment
crown bracing
In short and in plain language
Crown bracing holds weak limbs in the crown of a tree.
Limbs or stems that could break are tied together with belts or ropes.
This is meant to stop them breaking off in a storm. The tree can then stay. Without it, it would need heavy cutting or felling.
The bracing is usually checked from time to time.
Definition
Crown bracing links weak limbs or stems in a tree crown with belts or ropes. It is meant to prevent breakage in storms and to preserve a tree that would otherwise need heavy reduction or felling. The bracing is usually checked at regular intervals.