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protected whenever feasible, unless doing so would create a hazard. 7. UNACCEPTABLE PRUNING The following procedures, or others that will result in tree decline, are not allowed (storm damage and other extenuating circumstances exempted): 7.1 Severely cutting back of all growing tips, usually referred to as topping, pollarding or "hatracking." 7.2 Flush cutting where a cut is made even with the surface of the trunk or limb, removing the branch collar and branch bark ridge. 7.3 Stub cutting where branch removal results in the base of a branch removed protruding more than approximately one fourth (1/4) inch beyond the zone of branch collar and branch bark ridge. 7.4 Removal of a healthy main leader, for reasons other #han power line clearance. 7.5 Excessive cutting or lifting that exceeds the International Society of Arboriculture or City standards. 8. PUBLIC SAFETY AND COOPERATION -All tree work shall be conducted in a manner as to cause the least possible interference with, or annoyance to others. Unless the work area is totally barricaded or otherwise kept safe, at least one worker shall serve to coordinate safe operations on the ground at all times when work operations are in progress: 8.1 Whenever larger tree sections are being cut in a tree top which may endanger persons or property, such sections shall be secured by ropes and lowered safely to the ground in a controlled manner. 8.2 All fire hydrants, meter vaults, water and gas shut off valves and similar facilities must remain accessible during the course of work. 42