1. TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS: a) All work will be billed at an hourly rate for this service. b) Trees must be trimmed to create a well-maintained ornamental appearance whenever possible and must adhere to all American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Standards and practices. c) Maximum tree trimming-crown reduction, pruning top and sides to lighten and balance, removing deadwood and crossed branches, and raising to legal height. This pruning is t provide for public safety and the general health of the trees. However, at no time should reduction exceed ¼ of the overall size of any tree unless specified by the Tree Warden, Superintendent of Parks or Parks and Recreation Department designee. The finished trees shall have a symmetrical and aesthetic form with the weight evenly distributed d) In order to shorten the length of limbs, use the thin to lateral methods. Methods of pruning which may be called Topping, Heading Back, or Lions Tailing shall NOT be used.
