Safety First

• Be sure to wear eye, ear and head protection.
• Don’t work alone, especially when pruning large branches.

Consult an Arborist
Consider consulting or hiring a professional if branches

• are within 10' of utility lines
• can't be reached from the ground
• are too large or decayed to manage easily

To learn more about the types of services a professional arborist can provide, visit the International Society of Arboriculture web site.

Professional Arborists or Tree Care companies are often associated with the following associations;

• Wisconsin Arborist Association
• International Society of Arboriculture
• Tree Care Industry Association

For more information
How to Prune Trees [PDF - 216 KB]