AA+Pruning+Assignment

=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.==


 * __Checklist__ **


 * Watersprouts/suckers from heading cuts.[[image:bad-pruning.jpg align="right" link="http://forestkeepersofcapecod.com/blog/time-to-prune-those-trees/"]]
 * 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. Provide a title and the name of group members. 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.