Policy or guidelines for topping reported by 19 U.S. Inland Northwest tree care companies
Guideline | Number reporting |
---|---|
If tree is a hazard | 6 |
Storm-damaged tree | 4 |
If customer insists | 3 |
Certain species only (e.g., poplars and fruit trees) | 3 |
To open up views | 2 |
Decision up to arborist | 1 |
If tree has been topped in past | 1 |
No policy | 1 |