@Tom Dunlap, figured I would ask this question in the open in case someone else was curious. Why are the times that show when someone posts a response not accurate? For example a post I made last light shows a time of 2 something am. May give the wrong impression of someone making posts at crazy...
Is it acceptable to remove Fire blight in the summer? Why not just wait until winter to remove. Removal in the winter is what I understand to be the common accepted practice.
Here is the discussion I would like to have. I see companies that are members or accredited TCIA members that are not ISA certified arborists. TCIA is like the BBB, they require a fee and basically judge if you run a good business there is no requirement to pass any test demonstrating any level...
I am evaluating a property with Pondorosa pines that was recently burned to determine which trees may survive. Clearly the trees that are entirely burned, no needles and terminal buds destroyed are gone. Trees with healthy needles will live. Its the trees in the middle, needles discolored but...
Does anybody have a percentage they use to increase a proposal over time? I put in a proposal for a HOA 2 years ago for about 25k. They want me to resubmit the proposal and I dont have alot of time to go out and rebid the job. I understand the trees change a bit but mainly what is an appropriate...
I hear terms being used that mean the same thing. Here is a list , which term do you prefer.
pruning vs trimming
climber/arborist vs tree trimmer
crown vs canopy
block vs pulley
notch vs pie
pole pruner vs pole clip
crown reduction vs shaping
spikes, hooks ,gaffs or spurs
removal, take down or...
I am an I.S.A. certified arborist with 20+ years experience. I operate a small company in Colorado. I have all my own equipment including a chip truck and chipper. I am looking to work outside Colorado for March maybe longer. I will work as a contract climber or as a sub contractor with my truck...