"Modern Arboriculture
means... 1) The right tree in the right place 2) Building designs that give trees space to grow 3) Beautiful trees growing in clusters 4) Healthy trees growing below grade 5) Young trees with space to grow and with proper early pruning 6) The target is removed not the tree 7) No sprouts from a correct pruning cut 8) Early training regulates size and shape of trees 9) The sidewalk is cut, not the tree or it's roots |
10) Proper care for
old trees and respect for their dignity 11) Planting trees at the proper depth 12) People touching trees and learning how they work, before they work on them 13) Treatments that destroy defense systems must be stopped 14) Treatments that cause serious internal injuries must be stopped 15) Treatments that start other problems must be stopped 16) Treatments that injure and kill transplanted trees must be stopped" |
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