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Save At-Risk Trees with Expert Tree Support Systems

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Not every leaning, splitting, or heavy-limbed tree needs to be removed. At Three Pines, we offer professional tree cabling and bracing services throughout Otter Tail and Becker County—including Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Pelican Rapids, Lake Park, Audubon, Vergas, and Dunvilla. Our tree support systems help prevent structural failure and extend the life of valuable or vulnerable trees.

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What is tree cabling?

Each system is custom-installed based on the tree’s health, location, species, and stress points.

Reinforce weak branch unions

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Prevent splitting and breakage

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Help trees withstand high wind, ice, or snow load

Stabilize multi-trunk trees

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Tree cabling involves installing high-strength steel cables or dynamic support systems between limbs or trunks to:

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When Tree Cabling Is Recommended:

Large limbs are overhanging driveways, cabins or homes

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The tree is splitting or shows signs of stress at branch unions

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The tree has two dominant trunks (co-dominant stems)

There’s visible sway or structural movement during storms

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You want to preserve a healthy but risky tree without full removal

Tree cabling is ideal for supporting trees that pose a structural risk but are otherwise healthy and worth preserving. Whether you’re dealing with overhanging limbs, splitting trunks, weak branch unions, or noticeable sway during storms, cabling provides added stability to reduce hazards. It’s especially useful for trees with codominant stems or those growing near driveways, cabins, or homes—offering peace of mind without requiring full removal.

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Our Process:

  1. Assessment – We inspect the tree’s health, structure, and potential risk areas

  2. Cabling Plan – We choose between static (steel) or dynamic (flexible) systems depending on the tree’s condition

  3. Installation – Cables or braces are carefully secured to reduce movement and pressure points

  4. Follow-Up – We can schedule inspections or combine this with pruning, trimming, or cleanup

Whether you need seasonal cleanup or are reclaiming overgrown land, Three Pines is ready to help. We’ll evaluate your property and create a brush and weed removal plan that fits your needs.

Tree cabling

& Structural Support

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service areas for Tree cabling & Structural Support:

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Greater Becker & Otter Tail County areas

Our team is experienced in cabling and supporting Minnesota’s trees, using proven techniques to reduce risk and enhance structural stability. We ensure each tree receives the right support to remain safe, healthy, and long-lasting in our regional climate.

Get a free Tree

Cabling estimate

Worried about a tree on your property? Before removing it, let us inspect and determine if a tree support system can keep it safe and standing.