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Mechanical Pruning

  • Photo 2: Improved technology leverages better work quality while increasing the productivity of vegetation-management operations. TCIA file photo, Jarraff All-Terrain Tree Trimmer courtesy of Jarraff by Prinoth.
    June 5, 2024

    ANSI A300, Clause 5, Expands Use of Mechanical Pruning

    By Geoff Kempter

    Revisions to ANSI A300 standards often reflect emerging research or attempts to balance tree health with economics and safety. A good example is root cutting. In a perfect world, we would not cut a living root. But in reality, we [...]

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