I like to walk around my yard this time of year and give a good inspection to all my trees. Since the leaves have come off the deciduous trees, it is easier to see if a tree needs some canopy thinning, broken limbs removed or even a little size reduction. With the arrival of winter-like weather, the dormant season is under way for all types of trees in Oregon. Dormant season is usually considered the best time of year to prune trees since they are in a resting stage, when moderate branch removal will not shock the tree. You noticed …