can a 30 year old overgrown pine be trimmed/saved?

can a 30 year old overgrown pine be trimmed/saved?
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That is a good sized pine tree...........only can trim in real cold weather.........I would try to give it a trim.......nothing severe......take a good look at the bark and see if any bore holes...............
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