prunig a maple tree

I have a maple tree, probably 40 yrs. + old and 40′ high. I would like to cut off some low branches.
Is this ok to do, or will it kill the tree?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 05/02/2017 @ 10:13 pm

Yes, you can remove low-hanging branches on a maple tree. It’s best to not prune the upper branches on a mature tree, but removing the low branches is fine. Here is more about how to do it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-pruning.htm ^[1]
https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6866 ^[2]

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