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NorCalBrock · Jan 5, 2017

mrtree said:
If this tree has significant root rot you have set yourself up for big problems if the tree fails. Don't assume any liability just because the client does not want to pay for testing/consulting.

The tree is done by the way

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NorCalBrock · Jan 5, 2017

NorCalBrock said:
The tree is done by the way

I just wanted a little advice for what would be recommended for a marginal area where there is compacted soil

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Worthaug · Jan 5, 2017

Sounds like a good candidate for airspade, soil replacement and compost Tea.

Reed Wortley
CA# SO-6953A
CTSP# 01739

Dragonslayer · Jan 5, 2017

NorCalBrock said:
What if anything could I have recommended to save the tree?
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Bottom line is; "they wanted it gone". If, after options and likelihoods are discussed, they want it gone, we make it go away.

NorCalBrock · Jan 5, 2017

I encouraged them to save it. We've suggested it multiple times to have another company see what they could do for the roots. Then they had a fiber optic cable trenched and installed where the remaining daylight was.

This week is the break and they wanted it removed before students came back.

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NorCalBrock · Jan 5, 2017

NorCalBrock said:
The tree is done by the way

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Not 100% accurate- I have about 60% of spar and a couple hours today

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treebilly · Jan 5, 2017

Brock you said it was surrounded by concrete on three sides. This would depend on how close and how recent but it sounds like death by strangulation to me.

How do you like the talon by the way? I have honestly not tried mine out yet

NorCalBrock · Jan 6, 2017

treebilly said:
Brock you said it was surrounded by concrete on three sides. This would depend on how close and how recent but it sounds like death by strangulation to me.

How do you like the talon by the way? I have honestly not tried mine out yet

Love it...does not move. The only thing about leg mounted though is you have to be extra careful drawing the handsaw out. The rope dangles between the handle and leg sometimes.

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treevet · Jan 6, 2017

That is why I gave up on the leg mount although I liked it a lot most of the time. I go back and forth.

NorCalBrock · Jan 6, 2017

treevet said:
That is why I gave up on the leg mount although I liked it a lot most of the time. I go back and forth.

I'm thinking about ditching it all together as well. All it will take is one time without realizing it.

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treevet · Jan 6, 2017

Worthaug said:
Sounds like a good candidate for airspade, soil replacement and compost Tea.

Reed Wortley
CA# SO-6953A
CTSP# 01739

I think Biochar with compost mixed is also gaining favor Reed.

Worthaug · Jan 6, 2017

treevet said:
I think Biochar with compost mixed is also gaining favor Reed.

I've heard the same, thanks Vet

Reed Wortley
CA# SO-6953A
CTSP# 01739

macswan · Jan 6, 2017

pruning elms at Middlebury college. 25 degrees and rather windy. You can see the dead stick I am making for at the end of that limb. We go down to an inch diameter.

Oh and we measured that fella to be roughly 90'

Steve Connally · Jan 6, 2017

Last tree at the senators house. Big top weighed 9400lbs.

hseII · Jan 6, 2017

macswan said:
View attachment 41880 pruning elms at Middlebury college. 25 degrees and rather windy. You can see the dead stick I am making for at the end of that limb. We go down to an inch diameter.

Oh and we measured that fella to be roughly 90'

I wish I'd spent more time there last winter & spring.

Tree-Taylor · Jan 7, 2017

macswan said:
View attachment 41880 pruning elms at Middlebury college. 25 degrees and rather windy. You can see the dead stick I am making for at the end of that limb. We go down to an inch diameter.

Oh and we measured that fella to be roughly 90'

Awesome picture. The buds look like they're all about to blow!

macswan · Jan 7, 2017

therianclimber said:
Awesome picture. The buds look like they're all about to blow!

Yeah, a couple of them were like that, funny time of year for it, looked a lot like spring. Did not feel like.it though

Stihlmadd · Jan 7, 2017

photo drop to finish off 2016

JeffGu · Jan 7, 2017

Ben does tree work like guerilla warfare! Not a giant eucalyptus on the continent they won't bring to the ground. Look at that crew, all lined up for the firing squad... not a pudgy, out of shape one in the bunch. I love it. Great pics, bro.

hseII · Jan 8, 2017

deevo said:
Cool, Connally and crew probably would of had her knocked down in record time and back at the hall for lunch.

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Speaking of the old fire dept.... I was moving my office around today from upstairs to downstairs and threw the old fire bucket on the top shelf. I got that helmet before I was promoted to Captain that's why it's still newish looking !