Excessive pruning definition
Excessive pruning means the removal of more than one-third of the tree canopy or cutting back the limbs to a point that prevents the natural growth of the tree.
Excessive pruning means any of the following:
Excessive pruning means pruning more than six years of branch growth, unless necessary to restore the vigor of the tree or to protect life and property.
Examples of Excessive pruning in a sentence
Excessive pruning, stubbing back, and flush cuts shall not be permitted.
Excessive pruning, hedging or stubbing back shall not be permitted.
Excessive pruning, hedging, or stubbing back shall not be permitted.
More Definitions of Excessive pruning
Excessive pruning means removing more branches, stems, and roots than necessary to accomplish the desired objective. Typically no more than 25% of a tree’s total number of major branches or canopy volume should be removed in a single year. Pruning in excess of 25% can injure a tree and is prohibited unless approved by the City Arborist.
Excessive pruning means removing more branches, stems, and roots than necessary to accomplish the desired objective. Typically no more than twenty- five (25) percent of a tree’s total number of major branches or canopy volume should be removed in a single year. Pruning in excess of twenty-five (25) percent can injure a tree and is prohibited unless approved by the City Arborist.
Excessive pruning means the removal of functioning leaf, stem, or root area of a tree in any thirty-six (36) month period such as to cause a significant decline in health, increased risk of failure, or the unbalancing of a tree.
Excessive pruning of a protected tree means any of the following:
Excessive pruning means removal of more than one-third of the functioning leaf and stem area of a tree in a 12 month period or removal of foliage so as to cause the unbalancing of a tree.
Excessive pruning means removing more than the ANSI-permitted amount of the functioning leaf, stem, or root area in a single growing season. Exceptions are when clearance from overhead utilities or public improvements is required or to abate a hazardous condition or other public nuisance. Excessive pruning does not include normal pruning that follows ANSI standards, see
Excessive pruning means removing in excess of one-third (33.3 percent) or greater of the functioning leaf, stem, or root area of a tree. Pruning in excess of 33.3 percent is injurious to the tree and is prohibited unless written approval is granted by the public works director or his or her appointed representative prior to initiating the work. Topping and lion's tailing shall be considered unacceptable pruning practices for trees.