Tree topping definition
Tree topping means an inappropriate technique to reduce tree size that cuts through a stem more than two years old at an indiscriminate location.
Tree topping means to entirely sever the stem of a tree such that the upper stem and branches of the tree are completely removed, resulting in an abruptly truncated stem, and topping and topped shall have corresponding meanings.
Tree topping means the practice of removing large branches and/or trunks from the top of a tree’s canopy. Topping is often harmful for the tree and not an acceptable Tree Maintenance pruning prac- tice.
More Definitions of Tree topping
Tree topping means the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs of three (3) inches or more in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
Tree topping means the removal of the top of a tree to leave the trunk level with lateral branches.
Tree topping means the severe cutting back or indiscriminate removal of a majority of a tree's branches or limbs so that stubs remain within a tree crown so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
Tree topping means the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
Tree topping or to “top” means the severe cutting back or indiscriminate removal of a majority of a tree’s branches, limbs, or live green tissue so that stubs only remain in the crown. It is not a recommended pruning practice.
Tree topping means a removing large amounts of leaves and branches from a tree’s crown reducing the tree’s size. This practice removes large amounts of energy-converting leaves from the tree, forcing the tree to tap energy reserves to replace lost foliage, resulting in a weakened tree that is more susceptible to attack by pests and disease. (Ord. 1382-00 § 2, 2000)
Tree topping means the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs of three (3) inches or more in diameter within the tree’s crown to such a degree as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Tree Commission should reference the (ANSI 2133.1 – 2000) document as it applies to Tree Topping.