5.1 The trees to be trimmed will be plainly marked by the DISTRICT’S Designated Facilities Manager or designee with a painted fluorescent orange dot at the base of the tree facing the parking lot and/or street; if all the trees within the Flamingo Water Resource Center need trimming, orange paint will not indicate which trees may need to be trimmed. 5.2 Target Pruning Method: Remove a branch without leaving a stub or cutting too flush to the tree. Make the first cut part way through the branch at A. Then remove the branch off at B. Finally, remove the stub at C without harming the trunk of the tree. 5.3 Trim all trees so the natural form and shape of the tree is maintained so far as practical. 5.4 Trim all dead, dying, diseased, decayed and obviously weak branches and stubs, two inches (2”) in diameter or greater. 5.5 Trim to reduce or eliminate crossing, and/or rubbing branches greater than two inches (2”) in diameter. 5.6 Trim branches and hanging branches to a height of fourteen feet (14’) where practical. Balance the tree evenly. 5.7 Trim all lower branches to obtain a minimum six-foot (6’) clearance from a structure, where practical. 5.8 Trim all branches that may interfere with illumination of a streetlight so that the light may specifically shine onto the parking lot and/or street. 5.9 No person working in trees shall use shoes with spikes or any other footwear which will injure the tree while work is being performed. At no time shall any person working in trees for pruning purposes wear spurs or climbing irons. 5.10 Pre-cut all limbs being removed whenever there is a possibility of stripping the bark.
