Please choose the correct solution to the question: To trim excess branches off of a tree,

Solution1: use a pair of tree clippers to cut the branches off as far from the main trunk as possible.  Cut in the early spring to minimize damage to the tree.

Solution2: use a pair of tree clippers to cut the branches off as close to the main trunk as possible.  Cut in the early spring to minimize damage to the tree.

Answer format: solution1/solution2
Answer: solution2