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k. Any defective or weakened trees shall be reported to an authorized SAPRF representative. <br />Specifically, any structural weakness of a tree, decayed trunk or branches, shall be reported in <br />writing, noting the location of the tree by street address and a description of the hazard found in the <br />tree. <br />1. The use of climbing spurs or spike shoes in the act of pruning trees is prohibited, except palms that <br />are more than sixty -five (65) feet in height. <br />m. Beneficial animal, bird nests, nesting cavities or other wildlife habitat shall be preserved and <br />protected whenever feasible, unless doing so would create a hazard. <br />1.05 COMPLETE TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS <br />Complete tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of dead or living branches that may threaten the <br />future health, strength and attractiveness of trees. Specifically, trees shall be pruned in such a manner as <br />to: <br />a. Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. Over street <br />clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the paved surface of the street, <br />fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above the surface of a public sidewalk or <br />pedestrian way. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by <br />such pruning action. <br />b. Remove all dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are one half (1/2) inch diameter or <br />iargor. <br />c. Remove all broken or loose branches. <br />d. Remove any live branches, which interfere with the tree's structural strength, and healthful <br />development, which will include the following: <br />1) Branches, which rub and abrade amore important branch. <br />2) Branches of weak structure, which are not important to the framework of the tree. <br />3) Branches, which if allowed to grow, would wedge apart the junction of anore important <br />branches. <br />4) Branches forming multiple leaders in a single leader type tree. <br />5) Branches near the end of a limb, wbich will produce more weight or offer more resistance to <br />wind than the limbs are likely to support. <br />6) Selective removal of undesirable sucker and sprout growth paying specific attention not to nick <br />or darnago the sprout "burl ". <br />7) Selective removal of one or more developing leaders where multiple branch growth exists near <br />the end of broken or stubbed limbs. <br />8) Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic signs. Generally, <br />Districts 1, 4 and 5 Park Landscape RFPrvYm <br />19Pff =48 <br />