Pre-Conference Workshop: Branch End Weight Reduction Pruning
Schedule
Wed Nov 12 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Reflection Riding | Chattanooga, TN
This in-depth workshop will explore the science and practice of branch end weight reduction pruning on mature trees through classroom instruction and field demonstration. Instruction will cover scientific applications and reasoning behind this practice, including decision making for health and aesthetics, branch attachments, the physics of lever arms, and pruning cut diameters. The field demonstration will include a walk though of methodologies, including climbing techniques for reaching branch ends, ergonomics, and decision making in the moment.
Where is it happening?
Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd,Chattanooga, Tennessee, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: