Title: (Optional) Identify pruning equipment, supplies, and best-management practices.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-I) > Section: Managing Trees and Shrubs

Identification could include, but is not limited to,

- pruning saw
- pruners
- loppers
- shears
- pole pruner
- shearing knife
- chainsaw
- cleaners and disinfectants.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the design of a pruning saw enable it to cut green wood?
- What diameter of limb can a hand pruner safely cut?
- What are possible consequences of pruning with tools that have not been sanitized?