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ANSI A300 Pruning Standards: What They Actually Mean for the Work on Your Property

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Not all pruning is created equal, and the difference between a proper cut and a bad one can affect a tree's health for the rest of its life.

ANSI A300 is the national standard for tree care operations, covering everything from where and how a cut should be made to how much of a canopy can safely be removed at once. Following it is what separates trained arborists from crews with a chainsaw and no training. Improper cuts, flush cuts or leaving stubs, can invite decay organisms into the wound and shorten a tree's healthy lifespan by years.

Backridge Tree Service prunes to ANSI A300 standards on every job, led by a Board Certified Master Arborist and a team of ISA Certified Arborists across the Panhandle. That means cuts that heal properly instead of inviting decay or disease into the tree.

Free estimates available for properties across Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, and the surrounding areas. #ANSIA300 #MasterArborist #FloridaPanhandle #TreePruning #FortWaltonBeach


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