Topping is the senseless practice of indiscriminately removing a majority of a tree's branches.

Topping violates most commonly accepted methods of proper pruning; it is an assault on the health and beauty of your trees.

Five important facts to remember about tree topping: Don't let this happen to your trees!

• Topping will not make trees safe; it actually creates hazardous trees.
• Topping makes a tree more susceptible to storm damage.
• Topping makes a tree more prone to insect and disease problems.
• Topping is: abuse, vandalism, dangerous, expensive, mutilation, ugly.
• Topping is a waste of money.

Check out PlantAmnesty for more information on tree topping.