Tag:tower:type=branch
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 tower:type = branch
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Using this tag is discouraged, use line_management=branch instead. 
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Status: deprecated
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This feature has been labeled as deprecated. The recommended replacement is:
The reason is documented in Deprecated features. You are still free to continue to use or interpret this tag as you see fit since OpenStreetMap does not have “banned features”.
Under no circumstances should you (semi-)automatically change “deprecated” tags to something else in the database on a large scale without conforming to the automated edits code of conduct. Any such change will be reverted.
line_management=branch.The reason is documented in Deprecated features. You are still free to continue to use or interpret this tag as you see fit since OpenStreetMap does not have “banned features”.
Under no circumstances should you (semi-)automatically change “deprecated” tags to something else in the database on a large scale without conforming to the automated edits code of conduct. Any such change will be reverted.
Replacement
tower:type=branch was used on power supports, mainly towers, to state a branch between two lines occurs at this location. It should be replaced with line_management=branch.
See this table for careful replacement guidelines.
See also
Diary entry to explain the change.