Safe tree trimming rules for homeowners

Ed Duke and Sam Hand  Contributors Too many serious injuries and deaths annually are caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning. In most cases, the individual was trying to work off the ground on a ladder or was climbing into a large mature tree.   The other injuries were usually due to the improper use of tools and equipment. Even dull loppers and saws, especially chainsaws, can inflict potentially lethal injuries. One of the most unusual injuries recorded