Tree Trimming

1.Prune trees for the safety of people, homes, and personal property.

2. Manage risk as outlined in ANSI300 part 9.

3. Prune trees to maintain good structure.

4. Improve branch and trunk architecture; promote or subordinate certain

leaders, stems, or branches; promote desirable branch spacing; and/or

restore plants following damage.

5. Prune trees to maintain specified clearance requirements.

a. Ensure safe and reliable utility services; minimize current

interference with traffic or light penetration; ensure lines-of-sight or

desired views; provide access to sites, buildings, or other

structures; and/or comply with regulations; 14 feet away from

homes or buildings, 20 feet above streets and sidewalks, 10 feet

from all streetlights and traffic signs/lights.