1. Crown Raising: Trim lower branches that block sidewalks or the ability of all vehicles and trucks to approach the curb line. 2. 3. Crown Cleaning: use ANSI Class III Pruning (Hazard Pruning) Standards; remove dead wood 2" and larger. Young trees (defined as trees under 8" caliper) are to be pruned as follows: a. Remove crossed and rubbing branches b. Develop a strong scaffold branch structure c. Develop a central leader, when appropriate, by removing or subordinating leaders that compete with the selected leader. This is not shearing. The goal is to develop a branch to trunk aspect ratio of 50% or less on permanent branch selection. 4. Obstruction Clearance: Cut branches that block street lighting and/or signage 5. Contractor shall dispose of all debris and maintain a clean work site 6. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic: The Contractor shall plan and carry out the work to provide for the convenient and safe passage of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the worksites
