Proper Pruning Techniques Continue to be Taught Throughout the County

Participants examine a healed gumbo limbo, demonstrating the long-term benefits of proper pruning techniques. JULIE CHEON/Monroe County

Lead instructor Julie Cheon, Monroe County Environmental Resources Special Projects Administrator, leads the indoor session of Pruning with Purpose. MIKE ROBERTS/Monroe County

Public works professionals from Monroe County, Islamorada, and Marathon gather for a photo following the training at the Marathon Government Center. JULIE CHEON/Monroe County

MARATHON, FL – Monroe County Environmental Resources led a hands-on Pruning with Purpose training last week at the Marathon Government Center, designed to align field practices with local landscaping codes and ANSI A300 industry standards. The training focused on real-world pruning techniques that support public safety, infrastructure protection, and the long-term health of vegetation and included public works professionals from Monroe County, the Village of Islamorada, and the City of Marathon. To learn more about proper pruning techniques and local regulations, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/prune.