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  1. cerviarborist

    I got a great job offer and I'm second guessing myself.

    There are myriad bacteria, fungi, vertebrate and invertebrate creatures which utilize dead wood in trees for harborage, substrate media and places to mate and rear their young. Removing dead wood out of hand without consideration of this, diminishes the variety of species in an area and can...
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    Fu*%face Von Clownstick

    Unfortunately, it's much simpler to just troll.
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    I got a great job offer and I'm second guessing myself.

    If you really want to go with the belt and suspenders approach and keep both options open, why don't you tell your employer that you need to take a week off, for whatever reason you want to offer, or none at all. Arrange in advance for a trial week with the new company. At the end of the week...
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    Fu*%face Von Clownstick

    The knuckle draggers and mouth breathers need to have somebody to rally around. Might as well let them continue to worship at the alter of drumpfr.. makes em' easier to size up and to rally opposition. He's actually due a vote of thanks for dragging so many bigots and misogynists out of their...
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    I like big butt(ress) and I cannot lie

    Back up that Ash.
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    Planting & Preservation Forum?

    Friends don't let friends plant shade trees between the sidewalk and the street curb.
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    Planting & Preservation Forum?

    Tree Planting: Life on the Mean Streets of Hometown USA.
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    When is it time to call it quits?

    I think it's a sign to review the fundamentals and refocus, but as long as you remember getting to the work site, and why you're there, I think you're good to go.
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    DYNAMIC tree support systems

    V) Because it's the owners/tree managers tree, and the decision to retain or remove ultimately rests with them. If an arborist is acting in an advisory capacity, then they cannot ethically put their thumb on the scales. Making recommendations makes you an advocate, rather than an expert...
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    500i Battery Saw?

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    I Hate Posting Here...

    From ANSI Z133 (2017) 3.4.5 The arborist in charge shall establish a plan to safely manage the worksite. 3.4.6 When dropping or lowering trunks, branches, fruit or equipment, a landing area (drop zone) should be designated. 3.4.6.1 People and valuable objects shall be protected or excluded from...
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    Please keep your parrot indoors

    My recently departed African Grey, Harley also had a morbid fear of a gloved hand. I can only assume that he was mishandled with gloves before he and I met. He was my boon companion for years and I still miss him a lot. Surprising how such a small guy could fill up a room. How long had Rio...
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    Palm Tree Help!

    You are very welcome. If the palm hasn't been subject to phototropism, what you may be seeing is thigmomorphogenesis. Plants will also alter their growth to respond to load stimuli (like wind). Please post in here as you continue your site assessment and let us know your findings!
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    I Hate Posting Here...

    I make a point of politely advising my clients that although it is their property, today it's my job site and since I'm ultimately responsible for everyones safety, I have to be the final authority for what takes place and who enters my work area. Aside from my mom, I've never had any...
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    Palm Tree Help!

    This appears to be new and higher root initiation areas. This may or may not be due to moisture fluctuations, and is often considered a "normal abnormality" in a healthy palm. Root initiation will create fissures in the trunk to accommodate the new roots. Compare to examples in this...
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    Weeping Willow Age, Prune or Remove

    The ongoing pain of living with crappy work, persists long after the pleasure of a low price has dissipated.
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    Anyone been hit by a throw weight?

    I must be a huge sissy, because if the bag doesn't come back to me with minimal resistance, I either untie it and retrieve the line, or lower it and clip on another bag/line to gently move it around in the canopy to get where I want to go. I heard somebody at a climbing comp years ago instruct...
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    Tree in Texas

    The bark makes me lean toward Fraxinus velutina.
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    Near Miss Today

    Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you're still here and unharmed to tell the tale. Gives us all something to think about. Thanks again!
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    Mom

    Tom, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that you, Jim and the rest of your family can find peace and be of comfort to each other at this time of leave-taking and transition.

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