Loppers are a type of scissors used for pruning twigs and small branches, like pruning shears with very long handles. They are the largest type of manual garden cutting tool. ... Loppers are mainly used for the pruning of tree branches with diameters less than 5 centimetres (2 in).

What is a tree lopper?

A tree lopper is an unqualified, non-certified person who cuts trees for a nominal fee. ... An arborist, on the other hand, thinks about both the short- and long-term effects on the trees they work on. Unlike a tree lopper, an arborist is a certified professional trained in the science and practice of proper tree care.

What is another name for a tree lopper?

secateurs; trimming shears; hedge shears; pruning shears; tree pruner.