Tree Removal in Garden City
This was the huge tree - over 90ft tall - that came crashing down during Hurricane Sandy on Monday afternoon. Thankfully this monster tree fell into the street and did not destroy our home!From:Michael SenaViews:0 0ratingsTime:05:04More inNews Politics
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Tree Removal in Garden City - Video
High-Line Tie In for a spongy, dead, oak tree removal, by Arbor-X Inc, by theXman.
A dead oak tree removal, using High-Line as the tie in. As you can see, tree had been dead a very long time. Too risky to allow a climber to rely on this tree for support. Tree could not be felled in one piece due to shed, house, driveway, etc. High-Line technique used for the safety of the climber (me). No rope rigging, just piecing and chunking it out. It was just a very fun, FUN tree. Gotta be in the top 5 most fun tree removals I #39;ve done in my career, what a great day. Very top of the tree was soft as a sponge and it #39;s just a great feeling having a secure tie in location that you can trust. We put guide ropes on the main trunk of the tree first, in case it partially failed while working in it, they might keep it from falling all the way over. Video is a little long, I hate 13 minute videos, but I kind of did this one to save as a memory for myself. Climb safe and smart, theXman.From:thexmanjddViews:1 1ratingsTime:13:51More inEntertainment
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High-Line Tie In for a spongy, dead, oak tree removal, by Arbor-X Inc, by theXman. - Video
With Hurricane Sandy projected to hit the Philadelphia area as a tropical storm or Nor'easter, Giroud Tree Service recommends several actions for homeowners to protect family and property from tree damage and the need for emergency tree removal. Additionally, Giroud Arborists and emergency tree service crews will be standing-by through the Hurricane and beyond to handle any emergency.
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"Because this storm is hitting while tree canopies are still dense with leaves, trees are at a higher risk for damage or failure in this storm, says Lou Giroud, ISA Certified Arborist and President of Giroud Tree Service. Additionally, Giroud has put its Arborists, staff and emergency tree service crews on alert for emergency tree removal including tree removal from houses and other structures."
Giroud Tree Service recommends Philadelphia area homeowners take the following actions now:
Unfortunately, its too late to do tree removal and tree maintenance to protect trees from Hurricane Sandy. In these tough economic times, many Philadelphia homeowners have postponed tree inspections and maintenance.
Over the past 38 years in the tree service business, experience proves that consistently inspected and maintained trees are least likely to suffer damage in a storm, says Lou Giroud. An inspection by an ISA Certified Arborist will identify safety issues such as weak limbs, unstable root systems and structural defects. Cable supports between weak limbs can prevent a tree from splitting apart. Structural pruning will help the wind blow easily through the canopy. Tree removal of hazardous trees can be completed before damage is done."
Whether Hurricane Sandy is a tropical storm or a Nor'easter, by the time it hits Philadelphia, large trees are at highest risk for damage or failure in fierce wind and rain storms. Giroud Arborists are on call 24/7 to handle any tree service emergency including tree removal. Contact Giroud Tree Service at: 215-682-7704 or customerservice@giroudtree.com for questions related to the storm or any emergency.
About Giroud Tree and Lawn
Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, tree removal and lawn care programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal and traditional and 100% organic lawn programs to keep lawns healthy and green . Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. The Giroud Treework for Charity program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Companys service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.
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As Hurricane Sandy Speeds toward Philadelphia Giroud Tree Service Gives Actions for Homeowners to Protect Family and ...
DERRY The planning board will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Nov. 7, on the removal of trees from a scenic road.
New England Electric Cooperative plans removal and trimming of trees on a number of roads in town, including English Range Road.
About three-quarters of English Range Road is declared a scenic road, so there has to be a public hearing, said Conservation Commission chairman Margaret Ives.
A map with all the roads and individual trees affected by the planned tree removal and trimming is available at the town planning office at the municipal center, according to Ives.
I found this very interesting because it lists all of the roads affected, not just the scenic roads, Ives said. In addition to listing the trees being removed, a chart on the back of the plan explains the variety of trees scheduled for removal.
Other roads scheduled for tree removal and trimming include Pingree Hill Road, Old Auburn Road, Hilda Drive, Garvin Road, Symphony Lane, Winchester Avenue, Rocky Circle, Quaker Drive, Holiday Avenue and Happy Avenue.
Ives noted that Happy Avenue is near the entrance to the Corneliusen conservation property.
In recent months, members of the Conservation Commission have expressed concerns about the removal of trees along public roadways.
When the Conservation Commission reviewed the plans for a six-lot subdivision on the 18-acre-plus lot at 12 Old Chester Road earlier this summer, Ives said that to her knowledge, the removal of a number of trees was not on the plans.
Although it was not technically under the purview of the commission to monitor the removal of the trees, Ives said the commission should work more closely with the planning board in the future to monitor the removal of trees along public streets.
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Derry planners to hear ideas on streetside tree removal
By ARIEL WITTENBERG
October 30, 2012 12:00 AM
NEW BEDFORD "A tree could come down at any time," said New Bedford Superintendent of Public Works Kenneth Blanchard as he turned his black Department of Public Facilities SUV onto Arch Street Monday afternoon.
A tree had been completely uprooted and was leaning on the corner of a house across the street. Its 4-foot-wide circle of roots stuck straight up from the pavement, unearthing asphalt and sand. Many of the branches had fallen on a green car below. Shortly after Blanchard arrived, a part of the house's metal cover blew off and with a sound that reverberated down the street as it fell to the ground.
It was 4:30 p.m. Monday and one of New Bedford's three foresting crews was on the scene. Equipped with two chain saws, a bucket truck, backhoe and wood chipper, the four-man crew circulated around the trunk, formulating a plan of action.
"The way to attack a monster like this is to cut off the small pieces first but leave the support pieces," Blanchard said. "Then we'll probably need a crane in here to hold the stalk in place while we take off the pieces leaning on the house."
In addition to the foresting crews, New Bedford's Department of Facilities had more than 40 men working around the clock Monday, dealing with anything Hurricane Sandy left in her wake, from downed trees to downed wires to downed street lights.
As a superintendent, Blanchard's job is to drive to sites across the city where fallen trees might have damaged private property. He photographs the damage before the trees are removed in case residents file insurance claims later.
Blanchard estimated 18-20 whole trees had fallen due to Sandy's winds before 2 p.m. Monday, and he said he expected that number to double by the end of the storm.
"We've had multiple hundreds of calls for limbs down, sandbags, everything else," he said. "The good thing is it hasn't rained much yet. The rain weakens the soil and trees fall easier."
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Tree removal a round the clock job for DPW super during hurricane
At least 15 trees fell in Watertown during Hurricane Sandy, raising questions among residents and officials about the towns tree removal policy.
A Siberian Elm on Jewett Street toppled two Verizon utility poles when it fell onto a house on Monday afternoon, and another Siberian Elm on Templeton Parkway caused a small fire when it fell on a house on Monday. Trees also fell on Longfellow Street and on Bailey Road, among other locations.
Templeton Parkway residents and Jewett Street residents had previously asked the town to remove those two trees, and now, in the wake of the storm, some residents are frustrated that the town didnt act before the storm.
I said the tree should come down, said Daniel Rosati, a Jewett Street resident who was home on Monday afternoon when the tree fell and destroyed the corner board of his house.
Tree Warden Chris Hayward said he was upset that the falling trees had destroyed property and caused distress for Watertown residents, but he stressed that both predicting the weather and removing trees are imprecise sciences, and its difficult to know when the town should listen to a residents request to remove a tree. He said the tree on Jewett Street was a perfectly healthy tree that was felled by extreme winds.
If I took down every single tree that every resident wanted me to take down because theyre afraid of it, we wouldnt have any trees in town, said Hayward, adding that residents often request that trees come down for other reasons, such as blocking satellite dishes or dropping branches onto residents lawns. Unfortunately, Ive got to try to find a happy medium here, to hold onto some of the bigger trees that weve got, and get rid of some of the trees that arent doing so well.
Hayward also said that Hurricane Sandy was such an unusual phenomenon that it would have been impossible to predict its effect on Watertown.
[Residents] have to understand that we had a hurricane. It wasnt just your typical hurricane. The weather forecasters are saying that this was a crazy weather phenomenon, said Hayward. This wasnt your typical everyday thunderstorm.
Hayward said the town can take one of two roads when faced with the question of whether to remove a tree. If a tree is sick with a malady such as decayed fungus or a rotting trunk, the town can simply remove it. But if residents request the removal of a tree thats not sick, the town must hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts Public Shade Tree Act. If anyone from the community appears at the meeting speaking in favor of preserving the tree, or sends an email in advance of the meeting asking that the town preserve the tree, Hayward must bring the matter to Town Manager Michael Driscoll, who must then decide, in conjunction with Hayward, whether the tree should be removed.
Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis, who represents the East End, including Templeton Parkway, said that residents of that neighborhood had asked the town to remove the Templeton Parkway tree. She and Hayward both said town officials would hold a neighborhood meeting with Templeton Parkway residents to discuss the tree incident.
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Falling trees in Watertown raise safety questions
Posted on: 9:26 pm, October 31, 2012, by Bonita Cornute, updated on: 07:53pm, October 31, 2012
ROCK HILL, MO. (KTVI) A homeowner from Rock Hill struggles to address code violations. Updating the plumbing and dead tree removal prove to be a real challenge. Contact 2 usually zeros in on contractors whove dropped the ball. Today, we`ll introduce you to three people with the heart to help.
The trees in the front and back yard of Donnie Savages home almost consumed his house. The single parent was cited and told he needed to clear the overgrowth and remove a huge dying oak tree. He explains why. One of the trees that I had was actually overlaying into a neighbor`s yard at the top. And they asked me to trim the tree for the sake of safety and also the ordinances. Donnie has been off work since a fall caused head injuries. That was in July. This month he burned his hand and foot in a kitchen fire. And he cant work, so repairs have been put on hold. Amazingly things are changing. Patrick Thompson of Pats Tree Service agreed to help. He explains why. On certain circumstances we are able to perform certain types of tree work. Obviously we can`t do tree work for free for everybody. But something had to be done. A tree from Donnie`s yard fell onto his neighbor`s car.
Inside the house precision plumbers replaced the old cast iron stack in his basement. Owner Jesse Ray says that was critical. The pipe on the toilet was leaking sewage, into the basement so you can get really sick from that. And that`s the reason it needed to be addressed. Fry Remodeling hung new doors and made improvements to windows poorly installed by another contractor. Calvin Fry says he can spot shoddy work pretty quickly. When I looked at them I said they got the window too small and they tried to build them out. And so we obviously can`t take them out and replace them so we`re going to trim them out and make them look as good as possible.
Donnie Savage says he`s optimistic hell be back on his feet soon. The generosity of strangers will help make that happen.
If you have consumer issues call us at Contact 2. The toll free number is 800-782-2222. Volunteers take calls Monday through Thursday between 11am and 1pm.
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Contact 2: Tree Removal
Plans by Atmos Pipeline-Texas to remove a large number of trees in Flower Mound drew the ire of Texas Senator Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) this week.
And just wait until more tree conservationists in Flower Mound hear the plan.
Monday, representatives from Atmos Pipeline-Texas explained to the Flower Mound Town Council why they are proposing to clear a large number of trees throughout the town to enhance safety and to better survey part of its high-pressure transmission pipeline system.
The pipeline itself runs 6,000 miles, spanning from the Red River to Houston and from West Texas to Carthage in East Texas. It provides natural gas to Atmos Energy Corporation Mid-Tex Division customers and CoServ customers.
Flower Mound's portion of the pipeline equates to about 12 miles. The path starts near the Lakeside Business District in the southern end of town, and travels north through The Sanctuary, the Wellington subdivision and Tour 18 Golf Course. The Sanctuary is the first conservation neighborhood the town created and contains many old trees.
The original plan called for clear cutting to begin Nov. 1, and after breaking for the holidays, tree removal would continue after the first of the year.
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After hearing concerns from the council, Charles Yarborough, vice president of rates and regulatory affairs for Atmos Pipeline-Texas, said Atmos would postpone its plans until discussions between his company and the town staff could take place to try and find a middle ground.
But before that agreement, tensions were high over the idea of so many trees being destroyed.
Yarborough said the tree removal is necessary to allow utility officials access to the pipeline, which is 24 inches in diameter and operates with a pressure up to 602 psi. He said the tree removal would make it easier to patrol and conduct gas leak surveys.
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Plans by Atmos Pipeline-Texas to remove a large number of trees in Flower Mound drew the ire of Texas Senator Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) this week.
And just wait until more tree conservationists in Flower Mound hear the plan.
Monday, representatives from Atmos Pipeline-Texas explained to the Flower Mound Town Council why they are proposing to clear a large number of trees throughout the town to enhance safety and to better survey part of its high-pressure transmission pipeline system.
The pipeline itself runs 6,000 miles, spanning from the Red River to Houston and from West Texas to Carthage in East Texas. It provides natural gas to Atmos Energy Corporation Mid-Tex Division customers and CoServ customers.
Flower Mound's portion of the pipeline equates to about 12 miles. The path starts near the Lakeside Business District in the southern end of town, and travels north through The Sanctuary, the Wellington subdivision and Tour 18 Golf Course. The Sanctuary is the first conservation neighborhood the town created and contains many old trees.
The original plan called for clear cutting to begin Nov. 1, and after breaking for the holidays, tree removal would continue after the first of the year.
After hearing concerns from the council, Charles Yarborough, vice president of rates and regulatory affairs for Atmos Pipeline-Texas, said Atmos would postpone its plans until discussions between his company and the town staff could take place to try and find a middle ground.
But before that agreement, tensions were high over the idea of so many trees being destroyed.
Yarborough said the tree removal is necessary to allow utility officials access to the pipeline, which is 24 inches in diameter and operates with a pressure up to 602 psi. He said the tree removal would make it easier to patrol and conduct gas leak surveys.
"We need to get to that pipeline in case it needs maintenance quickly," Yarborough said. "Taking time to cut down the trees could hinder a response to an emergency situation by days as opposed to hours."
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RESIDENTS of a Mooroolbark street are furious 18 mature trees were chopped down to make way for a new housing development.
Gordon Court resident Kerry Swift said residents wrote to Yarra Ranges Council about two months ago when two houses, at 26-27, were sold.
In the letter seen by the Leader, residents said they were concerned about the future of a resident population of tawny frogmouths and asked that the quiet, family-friendly amenity of the area be considered.
But on Monday, October 8, Mr Swift said he was devastated when the tree loppers arrived early in the morning and by Tuesday all 18 trees were down.
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"We were so upset seeing the trees come down and birds - including the tawny frogmouths - flying around everywhere," Mr Swift said.
"It's such a mess now - an environmental nightmare.
"Those trees were 60 maybe 100 years old and were there for everyone.
"Why did they have to cut down all of them?"
Mr Swift said he felt annoyed that there was nothing that could be done about his street but wanted to warn other residents.
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