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EXHIBIT B TREE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS I. TREE TRIMMING CLASSIFICATIONS Class I -Fine Pruning Fine pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, dying, diseased, interfering, objectionable, obstructing and weak branches as well as selective thinning to lessen wind resistance. The removal of such described branches is to include those on the main trunk, as well as those inside the leaf area. Class II -Medium Pruning Medium Pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, dying, diseased, interfering, objectionable weak branches on the main trunks as well as those within the leaf azeas. An occasional branch up to one inch in diameter may remain within the main leaf area where it is not practical to remove it. Additions to the standard specifications: All girdling roots visible to the eye are to be reported to a supervisor and/or the owner. Class III -Coarse Pruning Coarse pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, diseased or obviously weak branches, two inches in diameter or greater. Class IV -Cutting Back or Drop Crotch Pruning Cutting back or drop crotch pruning shall consist of the reduction of tops, sides, under branches or individual limbs. This practice is to be undertaken in cases of utility line interference or where certain portions of the roots or roots systems have been severed or severely damaged, or when it is necessary to reduce the top, sides, or under branches to achieve overall size reduction. II. GENERAL TREE PRUNING REQUIREMENTS All cuts shall be made sufficiently close to the trunk or parent limb, without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub, so that closure can readily start under normal conditions. Clean cuts shall be made at all times. TYPES OF CUTS: Removal of laterals A. Shoulder cuts. The final cut in removing a lateral branch should be immediately beyond the branch bark ridges, preserving the branch collar. Contractor will not 30