We perform all Pruning "Standards & Practices" in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture, The American National Standards Institute and National Arborist Association.

TREE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

• No more than 1/3 of the foliage shall be removed at any time
• All cuts shall be made to the branch collar and beyond the branch bark ridge
• All cuts will be made in the manner to favor the earliest possible covering of the wound with callous tissue
• All dead, dying and diseased limbs shall be removed as well as stubs longer than 1/2"
• All specified clearances shall be met over street, sidewalk, public property,  fences, signs, lights and structures
• Tools shall be sterilized when pruning infected trees
• Climbing spurs shall only be used on removals
• Stumps shall be ground to a depth of 12" considering soil condition and accessibility
• Surface roots shall be ground to a depth of 6"
• All debris will be removed from the worksite daily
• All employees will be dressed and equipped to industry standards
• Daily inspections will be performed on all trees for hazards, disease and proper pruning techniques
• Worksites will be properly delineated and signed in accordance with N.D.O.T.
• All crews will be supervised by a Professional Arborist to ensure quality and safety