What we do?
We cut out dead, diseased, dying, and crossing branches. We reduce height from powerlines using fiberglass ladders so everyone is safe. We trim for clearance of vehicles and buildings.
We use a series of three cuts (notch, relief, and final cuts) on larger branches. This ensures there’s no stripped bark damaging the tree.
Overall, we’re only ever looking to remove 30% or less of a tree’s canopy when pruning; much less as the tree gets older. And the tree(s) come out the other side healthier than before!