- Location
- NE Tennessee
I had a nice experience last Friday that I thought I would share with anyone who cares.
I recieved a work order to trim or remove a red oak that is at the edge of the woods behind our radio station. I went to look at the tree. It has a very pronounced natural lean, and is hanging over a parking space. While doing a very preliminary inspection, the people that work in the building came out. The lady says "I can't believe how quickly you came out. Are you going to cut it today?"
So I came down the hill to where she was standing and said, "I probably won't be cutting it at all." I explained that the tree has been growing that way for close to a hundred years, and that the lean was natural. I told them that I would be back this week to do a very thorough inspection; trunk flair exc., inspection of BBR, and drilling for possible decay column, but the tree appears to be sound.
While I was talking to them, an older gentleman was standing nearby listening. When I finished my educational lecture about the tree in question, he asked if he could get my opinion about a replacement tree for an old Red Maple that was removed from his yard after being topped a couple years earlier.
"Certainly." I talked to him for at least 15-20 minutes about site, selection, planting, pruning, my standard topping lecture, etc. He listened very attentively. He then asked if he should have an "arbor guy" come out to plant it.
I informed him that he could, but that I recommended he go to the National Arbor Day website to get planting guidelines and he could do it himself. I then gave him the brief description of key things to avoid when planting, gave him my contact info, and thanked him for his time.
He thanked me profusely and said "I have never talked to a tree whisperer before, thank you so much." It was a very nice reminder of what it is that I enjoy most about what I do. Saving a good tree from removal and planting the seeds of appreciation for trees, and proper care for them.
Just thought I'd share, and welcome any others to share the positive experiences they have had with the public.
I recieved a work order to trim or remove a red oak that is at the edge of the woods behind our radio station. I went to look at the tree. It has a very pronounced natural lean, and is hanging over a parking space. While doing a very preliminary inspection, the people that work in the building came out. The lady says "I can't believe how quickly you came out. Are you going to cut it today?"
So I came down the hill to where she was standing and said, "I probably won't be cutting it at all." I explained that the tree has been growing that way for close to a hundred years, and that the lean was natural. I told them that I would be back this week to do a very thorough inspection; trunk flair exc., inspection of BBR, and drilling for possible decay column, but the tree appears to be sound.
While I was talking to them, an older gentleman was standing nearby listening. When I finished my educational lecture about the tree in question, he asked if he could get my opinion about a replacement tree for an old Red Maple that was removed from his yard after being topped a couple years earlier.
"Certainly." I talked to him for at least 15-20 minutes about site, selection, planting, pruning, my standard topping lecture, etc. He listened very attentively. He then asked if he should have an "arbor guy" come out to plant it.
I informed him that he could, but that I recommended he go to the National Arbor Day website to get planting guidelines and he could do it himself. I then gave him the brief description of key things to avoid when planting, gave him my contact info, and thanked him for his time.
He thanked me profusely and said "I have never talked to a tree whisperer before, thank you so much." It was a very nice reminder of what it is that I enjoy most about what I do. Saving a good tree from removal and planting the seeds of appreciation for trees, and proper care for them.
Just thought I'd share, and welcome any others to share the positive experiences they have had with the public.
