Pruning. A. Side Pruning Where side pruning is specified the following shall apply: 1. The Company Representative shall specify whether trees shall be side pruned to the cutting line or back to the trunk. 2. The Company Representative may authorize mechanical ground side pruning or aerial side pruning in rural off-road areas. 3. Limbs shall be felled inside the ROW to avoid damage to trees and property outside the ROW. Caution shall be taken to see that the falling limbs do not come into contact with conductors, guys, poles, or other facilities. 4. Cut material shall be disposed of by the disposal method designated by the Company Representative as described in Section 4 of these specifications. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Pruning 1. Trees shall be topped to the specified height utilizing the drop-crotch technique by pruning to a lateral at least 1/3 the diameter of the cut. See Appendix 5, Drawing No. S-12,458. 2. Cut material shall be disposed in accordance with Section 4 of these specifications. 3. There will be no pruning of non-screen trees that are rooted within the ROW. These trees are to be removed.
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Sources: Master Services Agreement, Master Services Agreement, Master Services Agreement