Tree Pruning for Urban Areas
A tree pruning guide for urban areas, covering safe steps for homeowners and crews working on street and yard trees. It helps people plan cuts and know when to call a professional.
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The steps on this page
- Decide why you are pruning
- Inspect the tree for hazards
- Check for power lines
- Choose proper tools
- Make clean cuts
- Remove dead and broken branches
- Avoid heavy cuts
- Clean up debris
- Call a certified arborist for big jobs
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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