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Digital BMP—Utility Pruning of Trees (2004)

By Geoffrey P. Kempter
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ISA is grateful for the support of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in digitizing this publication.
Sponsored by UAA Sponsored by PG&E

*NOT AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD: You can view the content online through your ISA account with an internet connection but you will not be able to print or download the materials.

ISA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people who employ their services.

This BMP describes current best practices in utility tree pruning based on scientific research and proven methodology for the safe and reliable delivery of utility services, while preventing unnecessary injury to trees to the greatest extent possible.

It also serves as a companion publication for the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards.

Topics in this BMP include: