Pruning+Keaton+Andreas+Zach+Anthony

=SR 12 Photo Gallery of Pruning Don'ts and Tree Hazards= ==__Objective__: To demonstrate your understanding of common pruning mistakes. To demonstrate your ability to recogmise tree hazards.== ==__Task:__ Take pictures of common pruning mistakes and tree hazards. Use the checklist below to complete your assignment. You will assessed on the number of correctly identified hazards as well as the quality and completion of your Photo Gallery.==

Watersprouts/suckers from heading cuts Branches arising from a single point on the trunk

Prediction: Aesthetics of tree will be depleted. Watersprouts and suckers will take over the tree. Tree will survive but look terrible.

Broken, partially attached branch Open cavity in trunk or branch Dead or dying branches

Prediction: Open wounds can or will lead to the death of the tree. The weak branch may potentially break off. Infection may take the tree over.

Open cavity in trunk or branch Low branches Flush cut Watersprouts/suckers Recent change in grade level or construction around tree

Prediction: Potential infection in open wound. Low branches could lead to co-dominant stems. Could be due to soil erosion or damage from lawn mower. Tree may die.

Stubs

Prediction: Potential wound infection. Most likely tree will survive.

Topping

Prediction: Tree will die due to infection or other causes due to topping. Could produce watersprouts or suckers from the harsh topping, however, not common in cedars.

Narrow crotches Flush cut Co-dominant stems Open cavity in trunk

Prediction: Branches and leaning trunk may fall may cause injury or property damage. tree may also die.


 * __checklist__**


 * Watersprouts/suckers from heading cuts.Growing into electrical/power lines
 * Broken, partially attached branch
 * Open cavity in trunk or branch
 * Dead or dying branches
 * Branches arising from a single point on the trunk
 * Decay and rot present in old wounds
 * Stubs
 * Recent change in grade level or construction around tree
 * Shallow soil/high water table
 * Co-dominant stems
 * Wound dressings
 * Narrow crotches
 * Low branches
 * Topping
 * Flush cut

Upload your pictures to a new page. Set it up in table form with the picture, identify the problem, infer the cause and predict the results (ie. tree death, fallen down etc.) as well as an appropriate alternative. You may have to research a solution and, therefore, should provide your resource links.