Can you recommend someone to prune my trees?
As volunteers for the UC Cooperative Extension, we are not able to recommend commercial services. We recommend finding a certified arborist. The website for the International Society of Arboriculture has a
search feature to help locate arborists who work in your area. In addition to calling to ask about their experience and pricing, we also recommend checking with neighbors for references
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