Trees make our communities beautiful, cooler, and help our mental and economic health. Unfortunately, average homeowners often unknowingly damage their trees by forgetting to provide water or through improper pruning. Also, some people are not aware of the damage it can do to nesting birds if timing is during nesting season or the tree care company that they hire is not knowledgeable about avoiding disturbance to nesting wildlife. Native nesting birds are protected by laws, so it’s important to take correct action. IUFC has created a helpful publication about pruning: "A Practical Guide to Tree Pruning: How not to get clipped."