Minimum Industry Standards : Tree Pruning
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This book is one in a series of Minimum Industry Standards produced by Arboriculture Australia Ltd and the New Zealand Arboricultural Association in consultation with the national arboriculture community in both countries. These industry peer-reviewed documents provide a body of knowledge which is shared by practitioners and can be used as the basis for training, dissemination of skills and professional development.
This document covers the work task of tree pruning, including a brief summary of the underpinning knowledge necessary to select and perform suitable pruning operations to achieve a variety of objectives. This document is not a standalone document, and must be read in conjunction with other Minimum Industry Standards which describe safe arboricultural work practices.