Where would YOU cut this branch?

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In fact on a side note, many of us would go the extra mile and make (in this example) the 5 cuts instead of 1 or 2. Purely out of interest, no criticisms here

 

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Great responses thanks. Rob it appears the majority of UK voters so far would agree with you. No comment on the US polls

That middle purple cut may not be needed; it depends.

 

Re specs yes good points on the need for additional guidance: I typically might say ~"...reduce branch to clear (the dominate) leader by X feet (1 or 2)" if subordination is the purpose for example.