[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Live Oak care and pruning

Russ Hauser (rhauser@hohp.harvard.edu)
Fri, 17 Oct 1997 09:52:27 -0400 (EDT)

We started with the bids because of the large limb over the driveway. We
were concerned with it falling on the car. Since then I have learned quite
a bit about tree care and realize less is more. I have found one arborist
who agrees. The others were very aggreessive wanting to cut everything in
site. I am still unsure if I would remove this limb given that it is
unlikely to fall and removing may damage the tree. THe limb probably
represents 25%
of the trees canopy! THanks I will check into credentials as you suggest.
Thanks again!

Russ

On Thu, 16 Oct 1997 gander.4067@aol.com wrote:

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> russ you dont say how it is that you first arrived at the need to bid the job at your res? the fact that you have what appeqrs to be differing bids leads me to believe that you need to check the credentials of the tree care companies that you are dealing with. one point to consider... do you want to encourage growth? another...if the canopy appears to you to be healthy, other than removing dead wood or crossing branches or any other structural defects i wouldn't do anythig. ask to see certification proof if insurance, workmans comp and make sure that they don't climb your trees with linemans spikes. less is more.
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