The ANSI A300 Standards are a set of work quality guidelines for the tree care industry. These guidelines are organized into 10 parts.
Part 1: Pruning
Overview
Pruning standards
Normative references
Definitions of industry terms
Pruning practices - covering tree inspection, tools, proper cuts, wound treatment, objectives, pruning types, specialty pruning, pruning palms, and utility pruning
Part 2: Soil Management
Overview
References
Objectives
Specifications
Practices
Assessment
Modification
Fertilization
Drainage
Definitions
Part 3: Supplemental Support Systems
Overview
References
Definitions
Practices
Cabling
Bracing
Propping
Guying Established Trees
Guying Newly Planted Landscaping
Inspection and Maintenance
Hardware
Part 4: Lightning Protection Systems
Standards
References
Definitions
Practices
Maintenance
Hardware
Part 5: Management During Site Planning, Development, and Construction
Standards
References
Definitions
Tree Management Practices
Tree Protection Practices
Part 6: Planting and Transplanting
Standards
References
Definitions
Planting
Transplanting
Part 7: Integrated Vegetation Management a. Utility Rights-of-way
Standards
References
Definitions
Practices
Applications
Tree Pruning and Tree Removal
Part 8: Root Management
Standards
References
Definitions
Practices
Root Pruning and Cutting
Managing Direction of Root Growth
Post Root Management Care
Part 9: Tree Risk Assessment
Standards
Tree Failure
Specifications and Objectives
Level of Tree Risk Assessment
Definitions
Part 10: Integrated Pest Management
Standards
References
Practices
Tools and Equipment
Definitions
The ANSI A300 Standard is an integral part of our employee training, and should be for any tree service or tree worker. It is also extremely valuable for property owners and managers to outline their own tree management and identify quality contractors.