Pine tree blocking light?

I have a huge white pine tree that is blocking the sunlight in my yard. Is there a way to trim the top ten or so feet off of it without hurting the tree? It's about 50 feet high. I'm in Canada so it's used to harsh conditions. Thanks! Peg

Pine tree blocking light?
Topping trees isn't really a good idea, since it can lead to rot and create a dangerous tree. The open wound allows bacteria, fungus, or insects into the end and can cause loss of the entire tree. Worse would be having a lot of rot in the tree and have it blown down or break apart without being expected.





You could try contacting an arborist and see about having the tree pruned down to a more manageable level. They can trim the branches along the entire tree so that it isn't a huge monster that blocks the light.





There is also the option of having the entire tree removed. I know it's a tough choice but it might be something to look into.
Reply:pine trees normally grow really tall and what you need to do is to call a tree surgeon who will top the tree and paint on a protective layer where they cut the tree but this can be expensive