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  1. Redtree

    Blower Me.

    the only thing worse than using a rake when a blower is better, is using a blower when a rake is better. Much like planting a small tree where a big one is best is worse than planting a big one where a small one is best. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
  2. Redtree

    2 Canadian, Ottawa-Gatineau tornados, ef2, ef3

    It's very sad to see the tree damage. I heard some people in Arlington Woods are mourning the loss of the trees. Particularly the old White Pines. I just can't believe there were no human casualties. Is that accurate? Very lucky. And how is it going with the post storm attitude? Is there a good...
  3. Redtree

    Basics of Pruning and Removal for Beginners.

    Good example Dan of a species that really backs up what you were saying earlier about reducing lateral limbs and leaving uprights. looks like a Red Oak. White oak might be true to this point even more, as I have seen the odd vigorous Red that could use reduction or more often thinning of the...
  4. Redtree

    Basics of Pruning and Removal for Beginners.

    I like some of what all of you are saying. I think so many arboricultural terms are taken out of context and understandably misunderstood. So this post relates to the basics in that beginners reading hear need to hear all the points made around certain terms as many arborists, myself included...
  5. Redtree

    Basics of Pruning and Removal for Beginners.

    I agree with most of what Daniel said on his last post. I Especially like the details. One thing I disagree with is leaving verticals alone, at least in certain species, such as the soft hardwoods, which dominate my practice here in Ontario. Silver Maple, in particular, failed uprights more than...
  6. Redtree

    Tree ?

    Tree of Heaven? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
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    2 Canadian, Ottawa-Gatineau tornados, ef2, ef3

    it happened friday the 21st. Anyone have any work pics or tree damage pics to post? otherwise its worth a YouTube search. I imagine there will be a lot of trees removed which are badly damaged but have complete potential to become good trees again in time. knee jerk reaction to cut down damaged...
  8. Redtree

    Makita xcu06 top handle 18V

    Anyone try the new tophandle stihl 36v yet? I've got it ordered but ropesheild is making me rethink a makita, where in Ontario can I see a collection of Makitas. I saw the double battery makita you talk about and I'd love to know how it compares to my 36v stihl. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using...
  9. Redtree

    New article up on Treebuzz...

    Good point Guy I agree to some degree. I also think that it would be ideal if every arborist read the article. One day or one hour of work on a tree will change it forever and quite likely for the worse in a majority or large minority of instances. Too often an arborist makes a cut, over 3 or 4...
  10. Redtree

    Makita xcu06 top handle 18V

    i did a demo of this saw at the internationals in Columbus Ohio. was skeptic then tried it. beautiful saw. very light, compact, and has the arborist ring on the butt end. only problem was demo log was too small and soft to get an accurate idea of capability. it was 279$ American with a battery...
  11. Redtree

    Case study

    another technique. there is 3 levels here. the primary cut at 2 inch. the secondary cut at 1.25 inch. and a 3rd cut at half inch because the secondary one damaged the 2 inch leader. plus it makes the subordination more thorough. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
  12. Redtree

    Case study

    live from Ontario. tied in twice. getting this willow just before bud break. Thoroughness is very important, especially on the first subordination application. shown here is the technique Levi is talking about, I think. Also to add to thoroughness, the stem arising one node below the reduction...
  13. Redtree

    Case study

    definitely the same for me Levi. depending on species, age of tree a bit and how bad the tree is a bit. Sugar Maple doesn't need this type of cut as much as Norway Maple does. I like to think of this kind of cut as an insurance plan. the unpruned leader may otherwise fail at its origin...
  14. Redtree

    Case study

    I like your points about how we treat different trees differently in terms of private vs public vs your own. I was literally just admiring my Acer negundo. I was thinking how it is has been through intense care since I've owned it. (wow I own a tree. Not really just taking care of it for now)...
  15. Redtree

    Case study

    sorry for the previous post timing wise. I know it is late, I wrote it after post number 8 or 10 or so but my phone said there was some error. I saved it as a draft and it seems I can send again. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
  16. Redtree

    Case study

    I agree that any support system here is likely unnecessary, especially cobra, a short term fix, likely problematic, for a tree likely to live very long. reduce and train sounds good. By species, my first reaction is that the tree is likely more capable than it looks. meaning doing nothing...
  17. Redtree

    Dead (and Undead) Wood

    I tried to share a web article but keep getting sent to chatroom. anyway if you Google 'the economist how science goes wrong' you'll find how science may be able to improve in our field as well as others. I love science myself and I feel that it could be doing better for me. who's fault is that...
  18. Redtree

    Dead (and Undead) Wood

    yes I think we know that too. but it got taken to a different place, not totally derailed. The question of science and how we don't have good science to show if deadwooding actually helps the tree. we also need better science on reduction. but yes we should get it back on track. Sent from my...
  19. Redtree

    Dead (and Undead) Wood

    ok I'm for science and common sense. I think everyone is. but is there a possibility that in assessing trees in particular that there is some science work to do, in order better direct practitioners? could it be that science hasn't yet invested enough interest in the field because trees aren't...
  20. Redtree

    Dead (and Undead) Wood

    Gilmam has a structural pruning thing coming up in ottawa ontario so i hope to participate in that. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

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