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    Bracing rod sweetgum?

    Yes, it could possibly be reduced as well. I think they’re around 8” diameter. The bracing rod being the idea that it would provide supplemental support while the central leader is putting on girth and the subordinated leader stunted from the reduction cuts. (in a theoretical world) I’ll never...
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    Bracing rod sweetgum?

    Yeah, they need structural pruning when young!
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    Bracing rod sweetgum?

    I should add, I reduced that left side about 10-15ft four years ago. While climbing I was wondering if I should have been putting a bracing rod in.
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    Bracing rod sweetgum?

    Reducing the left side lateral leader to drastically reduce weight on the union and slow down diameter growth. I think they’re about 30 feet long from the union. I know it’s hard to tell from the pictures, but I just wonder if a rod would be beneficial in this situation. A cable would be at a...
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    Bracing rod sweetgum?

    Thoughts on installing a bracing rod with no cable in this sweetgum? I’m thinking HEAVY reduction on the left lateral leader and one rod above the union?
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    Visiting The Redwoods (Crescent City?)

    Very helpful, thanks!
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    Visiting The Redwoods (Crescent City?)

    One week
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    Visiting The Redwoods (Crescent City?)

    Mostly just visiting the parks/trees & ocean and a walkable town to stay in would be nice.
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    Visiting The Redwoods (Crescent City?)

    If anyone lives out near the redwoods or is familiar with the area, is Crescent City a good place to stay in a lodge/hotel as a base to see the best parks for a family vacation? Or where else would be a good option? Thanks for any advice!
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    Landscape design programs?

    I know this isn’t the typical tree service related question, but does anyone have recommendations for simple landscape design software or apps? I see there are some free apps available. It’d be cool to be able to use an aerial photo that can be edited. I’m looking to label what trees are...
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    ISA Webpage

    It used to be when doing the online CEU quizzes, it was recorded instantaneously and quite gratifying on winter days if I remember correctly. Now I have to email them and ask what’s going on weeks after completion asking if it will be recorded. Also, they don’t have the CEU’s accurate for the...
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    Echo dcs 3500t

    I haven’t had any problems with the Makita batteries…..yet. I have eight of them and I rotate them which I think helps.
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    Echo dcs 3500t

    I’ve noticed that too. But I still love the little saw. My Makita’s are unaffected by the cold.
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    Echo dcs 3500t

    Anybody use the new echo top handle yet? DCS 3500 T Looks like its their battery powered removal saw where the 2500T is more for pruning. Just over 1 pound heavier than the 2500T. Looks interesting. https://www.echotools.com/en_us/products/chain-saws/top-handle-chain-saw/dcs-3500t
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    ISA Webpage

    If they can’t even create a functional webpage for their members and Cert holders that are paying a pretty penny, what else are they doing with all the money we send them thats dysfunctional?
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