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  1. Redtree

    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    I mentioned to the client that a soon return for pruning again is ideal, but five years is more practical. She said she might go for every other year. It surprised me but I still honestly believe that like nature, more frequent storms are better. The next application would obviously be lighter...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    Today's reduction. Silver Maple. 4.5 hours in the tree and one of my fastest yet considering it's a multistem tree and 75 feet wide to start. Done with 10 foot silky pole with Marvin and 5 foot extension hanging on my tree motion to make 15 feet when needed. And after, which reminds me, I'll...
  3. Redtree

    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    Guy that is sad to hear that the standards aren't changing where they need to. But this doesn't mean we can't change the culture on our own. It certainly would be nice if the standards gave us a better lead though. I like how you mention the term 'temporary'. That is a good way to look at...
  4. Redtree

    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    Yes I agree Crimsonking, most of what we perform is not tree care. It is landscaping. It is clearance and risk management most of the time. Funny when the client comes out after a cleaning and raising and says 'they look healthier and happier'. Actually they were happier with the dead on the...
  5. Redtree

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    Yes I knew that but none of your 3/8 bars will fit the two over sized bar lags. 3/4 wrench nuts but bigger hole in the nut therefore bigger slot in the bar where the bigger studs go. The 3/8 sprocket for the 880 is designed for the 20 inch 880 bar. Im not 100% on all this but I know your 3/8...
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    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    I've run 90 percent stihl. One husky 339xpt and an old makita 520i when I started. I like all the stihl pro saws but when it comes to the big saw I agree with 661. I had a 660 for years then when it finally died I decided to replace with 880 and 460. I hate running the 880. The 660 with 32 or...
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    Simplest way to qualify for the BCMA exam?

    Thanks JD3000. Now that my wrists/hands are swelled up with what I suspect is arthritis, I'll have more time for that. Although, I should make time regardless. Just happened yesterday after first day back after two weeks off. And I'm only 38. Maybe 14 days of lazy hands is too many. Maybe it's...
  8. Redtree

    Discipline

    As a side tangent. Or a derail. Or a rerail. A right turn. Or a left one. or a wrong one. I'm seeing a lot of climbers who feel under appreciated. I'm guessing Steve, that you are part of a union. That union makes it better for the employee and worse for the employer. Right now the employer in...
  9. Redtree

    Discipline

    Yes I see where you might be coming from. If you've been mistreated and your boss has clearly crossed lines re equipment or pay, then maybe taking a side job and justifying it as a tip isn't so bad. It may not be right, but it may not be wrong really either. It's justice on one hand and...
  10. Redtree

    Discipline

    If my guys took 20-40 for extra work, and told me about it, I'd care less because of our particular relationship. If a request came in for removal I'd expect to have a consultation with the client to establish why the oak or jap maple needs to be removed, especially if it is the last tree there...
  11. Redtree

    Simplest way to qualify for the BCMA exam?

    Just noticed I posted over JD3000. Good practice JD3000, I did one (CEU) while I was away just for fun without sending it in. I know, lots of people do that. I should do that more often. Would help get me ready for (seemingly?) overwhelming BCMA requirements. I've got a lot of CEUs but feel I...
  12. Redtree

    Simplest way to qualify for the BCMA exam?

    Thanks Guy And thanks everyone else. I now see that I said things other guys covered better already. Sometimes I add half decent insight. Sometimes I try to add perspective. It may be useful, or it may not. I see now that I should have been referring to RCAs not just ASCA. Looks like I...
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    Simplest way to qualify for the BCMA exam?

    I agree that I've met CA s that don't know because they are unbalanced. They don't touch, climb, or work directly with trees often. That's where my discipline fails me. I'm unbalanced the other way. I read a good amount but like mrtree said, more or less, It takes time to learn. I could read...
  14. Redtree

    Simplest way to qualify for the BCMA exam?

    I think people often forget that when you deal with an organization or business, you deal with a variable group of real people. People with personalities, strengths and weaknesses. It is human nature to get greedy and ego loaded once in a position of power and authority. It is also human...
  15. Redtree

    Berger telescoping aluminum pole

    What is the Stealth? Carbon? Googled it. Sherril site says it's yellow but it appears black in photo so sherrill may want to use a descriptive word like 'fibreglass' or 'carbon fibre'. Kind of important difference around hydro. the evolution of windsurf masts goes like this. Fibre glass...
  16. Redtree

    Berger telescoping aluminum pole

    I use a windsurf mast for my big shot. carbon fibre 8 foot section. (Half mast) extremely stiff and light. As for pole I use the hyauchi but I don't telescope it any more. I just use what sections I need. Keeps it light. Like with ladders, aluminum will always be lighter than fibreglass. And...
  17. Redtree

    Looking for advice. ISA cert?

    Go to your local chapter conference. Or international if it's viable. even just a day if that's all you can. Don't need membership or certification. Some people think it's a who's who game but who cares. It's also an update in arboriculture and a great opportunity to talk with other arborists...
  18. Redtree

    Looking for advice. ISA cert?

    Go to your local chapter conference. Or international if it's viable. even just a day if that's all you can. Don't need membership or certification. Some people think it's a who's who game but who cares. It's also an update in arboriculture and a great opportunity to talk with other arborists...
  19. Redtree

    Dead (and Undead) Wood

    I agree with you to some degree Baumeister , two things though. There is one other not so common benefit of removing deadwood. When reduction is the plan to reduce risk then removing deadwood at the top of a tree can help reduce leverage. Recently I reduced an woodlot edge oak leaning over...
  20. Redtree

    Looking for advice. ISA cert?

    I would say yes get certified but now that you may be discouraged I think you should still get chapter and international membership asap. It's really reasonable for what you get. That way you get the two magazines as well to learn from and stay updated. Get certified in time perhaps. If you...

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