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  1. Tree_Frog

    Ever cut your rope to Escape?

    It was a hitchhiker. It would not have mattered as to which device was used. The tail end was trapped just enough to put the brakes on with my face at hive level. I got mitten hands from swelling, swelling on my head, face and whole right arm. The swelling is going down now and just a bit sore...
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    Advice on how to proceed w/girdling

    Sorry. To clarify not to cut the big one on the bottom of the picture. The big one that I marked appears to be girdling that whole side. If this is the case then it has the potential of bring the tree down in the future. How is the upper canopy? I would not be surprised if it is a bit slow to...
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    Hand saw on leg or saddle

    Zubat on both leg and saddle. Some time you drop your saw. Nice to have backup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Advice on how to proceed w/girdling

    Cut these here. Do not cut main buttress root. Install mulch bed at least 4-5’ radius. Use compost or black cow in mulch bed not more than 1/2 thick. 3-4 inch deep, pine mini works well. Tree should push the roots free in a few years. Monitor for canopy dieback and adjust supplemental water if...
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    Ever cut your rope to Escape?

    Had a fun day today. Got do decide to get stung to death or cut my rope with a 372 w/ 24” bar on the hip. All I can say is that silky’s are sharp. The fall was a 20’ leap of faith. No injuries. Just about 40 stings. I was doing a “quick” job working on a large live oak (virginanna). Cut one...
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    Bandit ZT1844

    Florida is $18,500 with the tax. $17,500 before tax with the 38hp.
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    Bandit ZT1844

    Just started looking into this unit to get to some tight spots. Anyone have any experience and price points? Thanks. https://marketing-production.s3.amazonaws.com/products/files/122/ZT1844-Flyer-2017.pdf
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    i like the paradigm shift on this one. Thanks.
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    Guy, I can alway leave it to you for a voice of reason. Normally I start at the roots. I am sitting here laughing at myself for not seeing this. When I looked at this tree it was pouring down rain on an initial hit from a Florida thunderstorm. I was not happy about being under that tree...
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    Root Pruning on Douglas fir

    What is the homeowners budget? Do they like the tree? Plant a new tree in a new location as a replacement. Monitor this one for stress and movement. Possibly guy the tree if you see a need to redirect the fall to a open area if failure occurs. Is bark beetle w big deal in your area for...
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    Root Pruning on Douglas fir

    These trees get big. How long until the trunk impacts the staircase? Has the lean been compensated for in the canopy? or is it a sign of failure?
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    CanadianStan 1. The pruning that was conducted is actually one of the best pruning jobs that I have ever seen him do. He has a history of lion-tailing every tree that he touches and I was actually impressed. I will have to agree that the thinning will accomplish the same goal in weight...
  13. Tree_Frog

    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    Here is what was done to the tree. It is a head scratcher as it was completed by an ISA Certified Arborist. Thinning of the canopy with no reduction in length. Installation of a Cobra dynamic, what appears to be 2t maybe 4T, cable 2/5 up the canopy. Installation of 2 - what appears...
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    Nice job. I believe I saw this posted earlier.
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    Well I figured that I would get one person to suggest something. This is one for the cabling and bracing manual (ANSI A300 Part 2) due to the liability. Canopy reduction of the outermost 10-15 feet. You can see the line in the canopy where the tree tells you to reduce it. Static cables -...
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    That's frustrating
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    Killing grass for mulching the CRZ

    Vinegar?
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    Cabling and Bracing as an Arborist

    I recently had a chance to bid a cabling and bracing job. I did not win the bid as another Arborist did. I thought this would be a fun one to talk about as there are quite a bit of discussion that can be made on this tree and what was done to it. The DBH = 40 inches The Diameter of the...
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    Stranger maple crud

    You think there is a benefit salvaging this tree for 5-7 years or removing and replacing would be the best answer. Granted location is a big factor in this one.
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    Stranger maple crud

    I agree with the poor location. I think it comes down to cost / benefit. The inclusion is bad, that is for sure. Failure is imminent without mitigation.

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