Aghort Pruning

Front 1

what happens if a tree is under pruned?

Back 1

The D.O.S goes larger and there is less clearwood.
less value on the tree. Target D.O.S 18

Front 2

what happens if a tree is over pruned?

Back 2

slows the growth of the tree.

Front 3

what happens if epicormics are left?
how can you get rid of them?

Back 3

epicormics cause branches to grow and less clearwood.
By scraping them off with an epicormic knife.

Front 4

what happens when coat hangers are left on the tree?

Back 4

you get less clearwood and D.O.S grows larger.

Front 5

how does pruning lift and or stand factors effect the equipment you would use when pruning?

Back 5

pruning lift- the height you are pruning to will be determined whether you need a ladder.
stand factors- Branch size will determine whether you should use a chainsaw.

Front 6

what happens with collar damage?

Back 6

causes slow growth.occlude.

Front 7

what is a caliper?

Back 7

measures diameter of the tree. ideal width would be 18cm.

Front 8

what is form pruning?

Back 8

removal of ramicorns, large branches and double leaders in the early stage of growth.

Front 9

how should a branch/s be pruned?

Back 9

branches should be cut off flush with loppers.

Front 10

what trees wouldnt you prune?

Back 10

trees with multiple leaders and butt sweeps.

Front 11

what sort of equipment is required for pruning?

Back 11

loppers, chainsaws, jacksaws, calipers/gauge, steps/ladders.

Front 12

what is crown depth?

Back 12

Prune tree to leave correct amount of the green crown.

Front 13

what is a branch collar?

Back 13

bark swelling where the branches leave the stem.
not to be damaged during pruning.

Front 14

what are epicormics?

Back 14

little needles or straight sticks sticking out of the tree.

Front 15

what are we trying to acheive?

Back 15

more clear wood and less D.O.S

Front 16

what is D.O.S?

Back 16

diameter over stubs.

Front 17

loppers.

Back 17

loppers are used to prune the branch of a tree. helps to make a flush cut on the tree.

Front 18

when is the right time to prune a tree?

Back 18

when the diameter of the stem is 18cm.

Front 19

steps/ladder

Back 19

steps/ladder's are used for high pruning.

Front 20

what are safety vests for?

Back 20

so you can be seen

Front 21

timing

Back 21

timing of pruning lifts is very vital if the maximum clearwood is to be gained. A target DOS usually stes the programme for pruning operations.

Front 22

timing 2

Back 22

if the internal between pruning lifts is too great, both stem size and branch size will be great. this will result in a large DOS and, therefore a large defect core.

Front 23

would it be expensive to prune?

Back 23

pruning will be more expensive as larger branches mean greater pruning costs.

Front 24

what happens if you prune too late?

Back 24

pruning late may result in the due stress to the trees.

Front 25

epicormic remover

Back 25

there are many types of epicormic removers. it is important that what ever type is used. *it has a protective handle attached.
*the blades do not create a hazard for the worker when being carried or used.

Front 26

what type of tool cant you use or not?

Back 26

machetes and sharp knife blades can cause damage to the bark and if used must be kept flat against the tree stem.serrated or fine saw-edged blades are less likely to damage the tree.