Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide routine tree maintenance services to include, but not limited to, tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding and removal and other arboricultural tasks on an as- needed basis. A. Tree Removal. Tree removal will be the District’s treatment of last resort. Our ultimate goal is to preserve the health and life of trees when possible. However, the safety of HCS property is the utmost priority. Some common reasons for tree removal include: • Tree is dead or dying; • Tree is storm damaged; • Tree is considered a hazard; • Tree is crowding out other trees or causing them harm; • Tree is blocking the way of future construction. B. Tree Trimming/ Pruning. The common reasons for tree trimming/pruning are: • Aesthetics; • To train the tree; • Care for and maintain tree health; • Improve the quality of flowers, fruit, foliage or stems; • Restrict the growth for landscape effect or failure of the plant.