Pruning. Nondestructive thinning of lateral branches to enhance views or trimming, shaping, thinning or pruning of a tree necessary to its health and growth is allowed, consistent with the following standards: 1. In no circumstance shall removal of more than one-fourth of the original crown be permitted. 2. Pruning shall not include topping, stripping of branches or creation of an imbalanced canopy. 3. Pruning shall retain branches that overhang the water to the maximum extent feasible. 4. Pruning must not compromise the health of the tree. 5. Selective pruning of trees for views shall not include removal of understory vegetation.
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Samples: Ecology Grant Agreement, Ecology Grant Agreement, Ecology Grant Agreement
Pruning. Nondestructive thinning of lateral branches to enhance views or trimming, shaping, thinning or pruning of a tree necessary to its health and growth is allowed, consistent with the following standards:
1. In no circumstance shall removal of more than one-fourth of the original crown be permitted.
2. Pruning shall not include topping, stripping of branches or creation of an imbalanced canopy.
3. Pruning shall retain branches that overhang the water to the maximum extent feasible.
4. Pruning must not compromise the health of the tree.
5. Selective pruning of trees for views shall not include removal of understory vegetation.
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Samples: Shoreline Master Program Agreement, Ecology Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement
