The national Arbor Day Foundation is offering a free booklet, "How to Prune Young Shade Trees."

The illustrated guide includes how to prune young trees, strengthen trees by removing branches, pruning for form and maintaining tree health.

For a copy, send name and address to: How to Prune, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, or visit www.arborday.org.