Tree Pruning

Start Date

02/22/2018

End Date

02/22/2018

Description

The ANSI standards dictate how to properly perform pruning, cabling and bracing work, and this class will explain how to meet those hard-to-understand standards.

Topics to be covered include:
Crown Raising, Thinning, Cleaning and Reduction Pruning
Where to Prune: Identifying the Branch Collar, Branch Bark Ridge and Proper Location of the Final Cut While Avoiding Lion-Tailing
Understand Timing of Pruning Schedules
Sanitation of Tools and Plants Affected by Pests and Disease
Production Practices for Safe and Effective Operations. Choosing the Right Equipment and Tools for the Job
When and How to Use Cabling and Bracing Hardware Along with Standardized Hardware Requirements to Increase Your Productivity

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

5.25

Learning Outcomes

Learn where on the tree to prune.
Understand the timing of pruning schedules.
Learn about the standard safety practices that should be employed when pruning trees.

Instructors

Ted Szczawinski

Course Codes

AL0806CA18

Provider

Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education

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