To be fair it took like 6 months for me to start getting mine when I moved and updated the address. Not sure how long you've been waiting since you checked into it.
This, exactly.
One thing I've been learning going through TCIA accreditation process is that we tend to hardly bat an eye regarding holes in our legally binding contracts. The TCIA examples helped me address things I hadn't thought of and helped us design stronger "boundaries" to protect us...
We've been experimenting with this. I've found it helps to use size as an explanation, much like when targeting deadwood. Our "standard" raking is mowable, 1/4" diameter debris left. This lets people know we're going to clean up the bulk, but there may be mowable fines left. It's eliminated most...
We've began advertising/selling minimal raking jobs. We'll machine rake and go. Reduces cost (that 5-10% of cleanup takes 25% of the time) and gives another option for flexibility.
They could bring in different experts to review the bmp's, share their take on the topic at hand, and open up a q and a to allow for specific questions to be asked and answered.
It could become an ongoing segment if done right. It would take some of those "where should I make this pruning...
That's why fast growing species exist. Some of my time with the dept of ecology doing snags was the most impactful of my career. Would love to see more of this in heavy urban environments.
A couple buddy "competitors" and I are in the same boat. Minnesota has a "tree care registry", but it lacks enforcement. We've written to folks in charge about it...
Nobody likes government oversight, but our industry is being held hostage with astronomically high work comp and insurance rates...