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    Anybody Climb Mesquite?

    Usually a pretty good climb, but the thorns grab every soft thing that is hanging on your saddle and will probably make you bleed somewhere...and cuss a lot. I've had many mesquites that seemed like it was hard to get a proper pruning cut on finer branches due to the branch angles and most...
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    Would you trust this termination on a lanyard or anywhere else?

    5000 lbs. Just kidding, but seriously...
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    Problem customers

    We still want them to have quality work and promote sound arboricultural practices. Some companies can better deal with the legal processes and douchery that is all around. We all have our niche.
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    Problem customers

    As soon as I realize a customer may be difficult, I refer them to another reputable arborist...if I catch it soon enough. I used to just charge a PIA tax, but I didn't like staying mad and having to do more administration work than I already need to. My peace of mind is worth it and I can focus...
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    Critter Stories

    We dropped a walnut snag and a big fat racoon ran out. When we started cutting it up, we found a few brand new racoons that didn't even have their eyes open. Using some of the hollow pieces, we made a little coon hideout so mama coon could make it back and claim her babies. The customers loved...
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    State Licensing (mine is pathetic/non existent). Ideas?

    In your search for comparables, look into San Antonio as well, and perhaps Miluakee. In a couple I've been privy to, it helps to have/start a separate group of interested parties, like an urban forestry council, that can provide input, legwork and even spearhead the movement. Unfortunately, city...
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    One that has been dead for a while.

    And sucks to split
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    Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my tree?

    When was it planted?
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    Pine beetle

    That's pretty bad. I saw ips attacking pines like that in Houston after the 2011 drought. Is that a short leaf?
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