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We are blessed in Camden to have a tree foundation. I have three huge oaks in front of my house. They are probably older than the house which dates from 1885, and are on city right-of-way. One of the parks and recreation managers was by the other day to look at some rotten limbs I had noticed and called about. I was delighted when he reported that they would have to be careful not to take off more than was warranted or the tree commission people would be on his case. Also – if they do have to take out a tree, it MUST be replaced.
Hi Pat,
The story of the rotten limbs reminds me of a contrasting story: when we had our siding replaced, the guy was about to cut down my dogwood tree saying, “It’s too close to the house” with a “duh” tone. Ok, it may be too close to the house, but it’s been there 20 years and we rather like it, so please put down that ax! Yikes!
stakes also discourage lawnmowers from hitting the trunk and skinning it.
…and weed whackers. Maybe.