# Understand what a pruning proposal promises

Lesson 3 of [Choose an arborist with confidence](https://arborists.fyi/academy/choose-an-arborist.md), 12 minutes.

“Trim the tree” is an unclear buying instruction. University of Missouri Extension describes reasons for pruning such as removing broken or dead branches, correcting developing structural problems and addressing interference with pedestrian or vehicle movement. Ask a provider to connect a proposed o…

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