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    Burl Bandits

    http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/10/03/vandals-gouge-highly-prized-burls-from-trees/u534FdGcrbBcFq6DmXBpIN/story.html Last spring I started to notice burls missing from trees in our park system. At first I didn't think anything of it, I figured it was the work of wood turner looking for...
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    Hancock elm

    English elm planted by John Hancock, believed to be the oldest english elm in the western hemisphere. An expert from Davey was out today to confirm its age, which was approximated at 240 years.
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    Elm Beetle Traps

    One of the cool things about my job is that I am exposed to all different types of arborists/tree work. One of our park advocate groups (with a multi-million dollar endowment) hires a consultant to help manage our Elm tree population, and spends big bucks on pruning, fert, injections, etc...We...
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    'Arborgeddon'

    http://www.latimes.com/la-me-1215-holland-20111215,0,3585605.column
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    whos going to TCIA Hartford?

    I'll be there Thurs/Fri, definitely be cool to get a beer with some of youse guys.
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    Indiana job posting

    This got e-mailed to me today.... Position: Director of Urban Forester Dept: Engineering Posting Dates: 12/28/2010 until filled Position Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following): · Development and implementation of an Urban...
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    Stanley Cup Finals

    Bruins/Canucks game 1 is tonight. Anyone besides Paulie and Me watching?
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    cables and rods

    Soooo....you're an arbo whiz kid and you just saved a tree by adding 100 pounds of metal. how do you notify future arborists? I don't know but I've sure seen some equipment frigged up by unseen cables and rods.
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    SRT line

    My buddy has this new line to test. It is super light. Should be on the market soon.
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    Reverse 411

    Anyone know of a site that actually works? I spent ten bucks last night to not get the owner of a number that is blackmailing a co worker. Thanks.
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    Marcescence?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcescence I'm sure you're all familiar with this condition, BUT has anyone ever seen GREEN leaves persisting throughout the winter? I would imagine that the leaves froze before the chlorophyll had a chance to break down, but I figured I'd run it by y'all anywho.
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    Running

    Looks like Devas jogging thread and Scotts 10k thread disappeared. I have signed up to do a half marathon memorial day weekend with my brother and sister and cousins. One of my uncles has cancer so we are running as a team to raise money/awareness. I have also signed up to do a 'sprint'...
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    Mentors/mentoring

    Burnham made a comment about letting a young faller do a tricky removal with him present, which made me think of this thread. I have heard Jay and Stig refer to their apprentices, and Burnham frequently refers to his students. I am wondering if people here are conscious of finding 'teachable...
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    PAW PAW trees?

    anyone have any experience with these? A friend asked me if I could get him one and I've never even heard of them around here. I checked on Wiki and found that the USDA doesn't have them growing in Mass but does have them up into new york state and pennsylvania.
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    Sequoia users

    I noticed form the WCGTG vids that some of you guys are using the suspenders. My questions are did you get the 'top' or the 'croll top' and do you always keep it attached to the saddle or only for SRT?
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    new street trees?

    http://www.blurtit.com/q9801070.html
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    City of Boston

    This job is not officially posted yet but I want to get it out there asap. One of my general foremen is leaving in October, hopefully they'll let me replace him. Most imprtant thing is being a resident of Boston at time of hire. Job pays 50-60k, 2 weeks vaca, 13 paid holidays, 4 personal days...
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    suggestions

    I have been tasked with finding speakers for New England Grows (our local trade show) www.negrows.org does anyone have any suggestions for good speakers/topics? The short list I was given includes; Guy Meilleur, Steve Sillet, Brian Kane, and Kim Coder. Any topics that you guys feel are under...
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    Don't laugh.

    I need a mini-van. Any suggestions?
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    saw for hire?

    Nosack is on TLC right now, whatta dick.
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