I have tall trees (30 to 50 feet) in my backyard (Maryland, not sure what type of trees) since it touches a small reseve/forest.
Many of them guests climbing plants that goes all the way to the top. Tree's diameter are about 14 inches and the climbing plants base are 1 to 2 inches.
I was entretaining the idea of taking the climbing planst off by cutting them at the base and waiting for them to dry to help the trees, but not sure if I would be doing good or bad.

Any suggestions ?