kennertree
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I disagree. Light pruning will have no (no) effect on stability. I see a canopy w out that fat lead. The priority here seems to be keeping the tree and then hopefully the canopy will regenerate for shade. Decay may be minimal if natural target pruning cut is made. Guying seems silly on a tree this size unless you are going to run a pier out of the water. The 2x4 described as a prop is not a prop at all IMO. The tree is in the process of going over and the small piece of lumber is imbedded in the tree. Like just said by Justice, I would CYA (cover your a s) if you even poleclip a twig on that tree in your contract.
My plan is to prop the tree with some pretty big timbers. Wouldnt light pruning all along the heavy side equal up to one big leader? In terms of wieght, alot of small branches add up quickly. I plan on starting the job later next week if he accepts the proposal, I will post some pics