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  1. scott_baker

    Nalini Nadkarni fall

    Nalini was injured an accident recently on one of her research sites in the Olympic Forest. She fell 50 feet when, apparently, her rope failed. I have no technical details but when they are available I expect we will hear the whole story. She is in the hospital, Harborview in Seattle, with...
  2. scott_baker

    Well Known Arborist and Industry Leader Terrill Collier has passed away.

    I know that many Buzzers knew Terrill. He fought a long battle with cancer and passed on May 11. He was 60 years old. He was a great supporter of our profession. An avid scientist, educator, skier, cyclist and supporter of the Tour des Trees and the TREE Fund, he was a man with tremendous...
  3. scott_baker

    Looking for a climbing teacher in near Finger Lakes NY

    Hi Gang, I have an interesting friend who needs someone to help him train his nephew/helper in tree access....and he also needs assistance updating his own dated gear and methods. Their site has plenty of good trees.....and you will get to meet a truly remarkable explorer tree climber. Please...
  4. scott_baker

    Practical Tree Science Seminar in Seattle June 23 2014

    Tree Solutions Inc. is excited to be hosting a workshop at TreeHouse Point next month with our Canadian colleague, Matt Follett. If you need continuing education credits, want to hear some great speakers on cool tree stuff, or just want to take a trip to see TreeHouse Point, you are invited to...
  5. scott_baker

    A Practical Tree Science Seminar in Seattle June 23.

    Tree Solutions Inc is excited to be hosting a workshop at TreeHouse Point next month with our Canadian colleague, Matt Follett. If you need continuing education credits, want to hear some great speakers on cool tree stuff, or just want to take a trip to see TreeHouse Point, you are invited to...
  6. scott_baker

    Sawyer Needed for Urban Hardwoods in Seattle!

    Hey all you wood weirdo's! My friend Dave Hunzicker need to replace a master sawyer who is retiring. This business Urban Hardwoods has recently come under new ownership. The job is one of a kind for the right person. Outdoors and mostly by yourself. Amazing wood every day...
  7. scott_baker

    Fatality in Evrett WA.

    I heard about this just after it happened but no details. Today heard from Chris Berg of Seattle Tree Preservation... that it was someone we both knew. Kopano P. Lopeti Died November 5th. He was 51. I remember him as a sweet guy...a big man from the S.Pacific. Chris heard that he rappelled off...
  8. scott_baker

    Well known Orcas island WA arborist dies in fall

    It saddens me to tell you all that my friend Herlwyn Lutz died in a 50' fall from a tree while working on Orcas Thursday. http://www.islandssounder.com/news/137309023.html Herlwyn was 77 years old. He was a charming man, and a life long climber, with many friends. He was a member of ISA a CA...
  9. scott_baker

    Tree Service Fatality in Washington State

    I did not know this fellow personally. A sad day for his family and friends. Few details in this article. Sounds like he was working off the hook... http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jan/05/tree-service-worker-dies-after-fall-on-rocky/
  10. scott_baker

    PNW ISA Conference & TCC! Sept 26-29

    We have another fantastic conference planned and ready to roll! Our meetings have a reputation for great content! TCC in Wright Park Olmstead designed it in 1890 fantastic trees. Field Day in Pt Defiance Park: Mark Chisolm, Arthur Lee Jacobsen, and more including an opportunity to ascend an Old...
  11. scott_baker

    Headed to Western Australia

    Hey my wife and I are headed to WA for a month beginning Dec 16th. I am looking for some tree geeks over there. One of my hopes is to explore the Karri forest down near Pemberton it is the second tallest canopy in the world. Any advice or contacts from the buzzers?
  12. scott_baker

    Another close call fall...my flight to the ground.

    I have been dithering about sharing what happened to me. Thanks to Tom D. and others for encouraging me to post it. In early November 2007 I fell 20' out of a willow tree to the ground. I have...I think...survived with no permanent damage. I made an error in judgement and, as I was entering...
  13. scott_baker

    WA: Consulting arb. needs winter intern

    Winter Internship: Technical Assistant for Consulting Arborist Group This is a winter internship for those pursuing a career in an environmental or arboricultural field. Hiring Company: Tree Solutions Inc. ( http://www.treesolutions.net ) Position lasts from December 1, 2007- April 1, 2008 20+...
  14. scott_baker

    Tour des Trees update day 6

    Hey all you Buzzers, I could not come through with my daily updates due to lack of computer access and exhaustion! Tonight,after six days of cycling, I am in a hotel room in Monterey after another long days ride. My son Carson will be flying home tomorrrow after 450+ miles! We have had a very...
  15. scott_baker

    Tour des Trees 16 is Rolling

    Hey Buzzers, I thought I would let you know that we are rolling and off to a good start. Rode 98+ miles (more for a few wrong turners) from Sacramento up the Cache Creek valley and up some heavy duty hills in very hot conditions. One bike computer reported 104 in the raidaint heat off the road...
  16. scott_baker

    Tour ds Trees 2007

    Hey all you Treebuzzers! The TREE Fund signature event is only a few weeks away. This is the 16th year that Tour des Trees has rolled out into the countryside! On July 20th 85 riders will set out on a challenging, hilly 550+ mile ride through California. This event is no vacation. Each rider...
  17. scott_baker

    Interesting help wanted ad

    This is the exact text of an ad that appeared in the My 10 issue of The Stranger (Seattle alternative weekly paper) TREE CLIMBER/CREW LEADER Earn $80-120K/year working for the NW premiere Tree Service. Need 1 yr residential climbing experience, & gear. Valid Drivers Lic & Transp. Req’d...
  18. scott_baker

    Severe winds in PNW region alter urban forest!

    As many of you may know we had a very strong windstorm on Thursday night/Friday morning. A torrential rain on Thursday evening set us up for a terrible event for tree failure. We have seen every type of failure including big trees with good roots. Incredible amount of damage. Everyone is...
  19. scott_baker

    Bellevue Tower Crane Collapse

    Hey all you crane freaks. A huge stationary tower crane collapsed without warning in downtown Bellevue yesterday evening. Horrendous damage. Operator rode the control booth down ~200' and survived! Here is link to Seattle PI. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/292762_crane17.html Scott
  20. scott_baker

    Seattle Consulting Co position open

    My company, Tree Solutions Inc. is looking for someone to fill a job: Position: Consulting Arborist Support/Office Assistant Contact us at info@treesolutions.net for a job description. Email responses only please.

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