Above: A crane stands by while an accredited Pro Trees climbing specialist removes the top portion of a Mexican fan palm.

Above: Note the safety precautions taken by the climber. Pro Trees crew leave nothing to chance.

Above: The crane lifts the recently removed fan palm top to safety while the climber keeps a watchful eye.

Above: The fan palm top is carefully lowered for breakdown and disposal.

Above: A skilled crewman uses his trusty Husqvarna to prepare the fan palm top to be sent though the wood chipper.

Above: The crane operator supervises while crewmen feed the chipper. The mulch will, in turn, be sent back to the Earth, thus completing the circle of life.