Tree Pruning Guide

This project was supported by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program on the recommendation of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC.)

Other Resources

• Tree City USA Bulletin: How to Prune Young Shade Trees.
• Nine things you should know about trees.

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