Removal cut example 1

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The pruning cut to remove branches that formed a collar should be made just to the outside of the collar. Sometimes that cut will form a wide angle with the trunk (shown at left), and sometimes it is made nearly parallel with the trunk (shown at right).

Collar clearly visible	Collar clearly visible
	Photo at left shows two recently-executed removal cuts on the top and middle portion of the trunk section. The branch bark ridge and collars both remain in place following a removal cut. The pruning cut at the bottom is completely closed over forming symmetrical woundwood. This represents a pruning cut that meets current standards.

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