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Page 27 of 41 <br />In an effort to promote practices, which encourage the preservation of tree structure and health, <br />the following policies have been established. These specifications are presented as working <br />guidelines, recognizing that trees are individually unique in form and structure, and that their <br />pruning needs may not always fit strict rules. <br />1.01 OVERVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS <br />Any tree work performed in the City of Santa Ana Park and Recreation Facilities (SAPRF) must <br />be done according to the SAPRF specifications. There are different criteria for pruning <br />depending on the purpose for the pruning. <br />a. Complete Prune Specifications are used when circumstances deem the entire tree needs to be <br />fully pruned. <br />b. Safety Prune Specifications require less pruning and are used when specific, possibly <br />hazardous (dead/dying) limbs need removal to eliminate all safety concerns. Safety pruning <br />maybe recommended in some circumstances instead of a complete prune. Safety pruning <br />specifications are used for "as needed" pruning as outlined above and address only safety <br />concerns. Safety pruning includes only the basic requirements and does not include the fine <br />pruning detail work outlined in a complete prune. <br />c. Power Line Clearance Prune (PLC) Specifications are used for private tree power line <br />ceazance work and for street tree (PLC) pruning when the tree is pruned between its <br />periodic complete pruning cycles. <br />d. Palm Pruning Specifications are used when pruning any type of palm. <br />All specifications aze based on International Society of Arboriculture, National Arborist <br />Association and American National Standazds Institute criteria. This guazantees that SAPRF <br />trees receive the best possible care. <br />1.02 GENERAL REOUIREMENTS <br />The following requirements shall be used during any pruning work to be performed on SAPRF <br />trees: <br />a. Proper disposal of all tree debris generated. <br />b. Assuring good traffic control and minimize disruption of the public. <br />c. Assuring adequate safety of employees and the public. <br />GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -continued <br />Prior to starting any tree work on an SAPRF tree, the Contractor must contact an authorized <br />SAPRF representative. Contact Mike Lopez, Park Services Superintendent at 714!571-4212 <br />Office or 714/231-6112 cell phone. <br />1.03 CERTIFIED ARBORIST <br />25H-41 <br />