Specifications include, but are not limited to: Pruning Entrance and Trail head up to the overlook (25% of project) All trees overhanging Deer Creek entrance and trail within 20 ft of center of pathway from trailhead at parking lot entrance to open field to the south Class 1 deadwood, remove hangers Inspect for safety clean cut breaks Select removable 1-inch dead branches and larger throughout the overhanging crown of trees Reduction cuts on live branches by removing 25-35% of live foliage Pruning of South Roadway/Gravel leading to the chalet (25%) All trees overhanging Deer Creek entrance and low hanging lateral branches Class 1 deadwood, remove hangers Inspect for safety clean cut breaks Select removable 1-inch dead branches and larger throughout the overhanging crown of trees Reduction cuts on live branches by removing 25-35% of live foliage Pruning of Retention Pond (25% of project) Gilman Structure Pruning 70’ Black Willow Tree Overhanging retention pond/Chalet parking lot Arborist will specify specific pruning and removal of dead, dying, diseased, cracked, broken, crossing or rubbing branches 1-inch diameter and larger through the entire crown of the tree Pruning of Northwest Corner and overhanging of Historic Shed (25% of project) Side prune to 3 ft north of shed Class 1 deadwood, remove hangers Inspect for safety clean cut breaks Select removable 1-inch dead branches and larger throughout the overhanging crown of trees Reduction cuts on live branches by removing 25-35% of live foliage *Deadwooding does not involve height reduction or removal of water sprouts Crew will coordinate start date with park Trail will be closed to public access Pruning actions will begin and end January/February 2024 Annual/Bi-annual assessment of the trees
