Guidelines for multiple taps in multi trunk trees?

[m2salmon]

18+ DBH (53.4”+ circumference) can get 2 taps. I have a few trees that start from one trunk then split into 2 or 3 trunks. Since they all originate at the same root system does the max of 2 taps apply to this tree? For example one tree that splits into 2 trunks about a foot off the ground. Each of the 2 trunks are 60” and 64” circumference. Do I put one tap on each trunk for the max of two for this one tree? Or are the two split trunks considered it’s own tree that can get 2 taps each for a total of four taps?

[Pdiamond]

you should be okay with two on each trunk.

[Buffalo Plaid]

I was taught that you treat each stem as it's own tree if the split/y occurs below the four foot mark. Splits above four feet is a single tree.

[DrTimPerkins]

I was taught that you treat each stem as it's own tree if the split/y occurs below the four foot mark. Splits above four feet is a single tree.

This is the correct approach.