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Originally Posted by TreeDimensional  Another consideration is where would this tree rate if the top (above primary wound) was gone? What I am saying is would losing X% of top cause major shoot growth (watersprouts), which would possibly be considered hazardous. |
I don't follow. Why would you consider the top being gone?
Also, what risk would excess sprouts pose? If they occur (highly unlikely in a q alba this age), they can be thinned and reduced over time, and good shape restored. Worst case scenario, the regrowth MIGHT split off in a few decades.
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Tough call, I see a tree with a considerable wound, growing in a less than desirable location (Soil compaction).
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How can you judge that? Soil conditions are quite good. A gas line was recently put in, but sited way away from the dripline. The former driveway was little used, and a small % of the rootzone. Easy call.
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How many dollars to abate the hazard condition? How many more years of life in it, and is the owner going to foot the bill for annual inspection?
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The cost of the support system will be calculated, but it will be way less than the appraisable value of the tree. Inspection cost is pennies a day.
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Are you prepaired to let your insurance company duke it out in court when the question of Errors and Ommisions hits the fan?
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i'm always prepared for the possibilty of litigation after failure, by taking defensible steps to lessen the odds of failure. I've testified before, nothing scary about that.
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Is there any tree out there that is worth saving, compaired to a life it MIGHT take. If it were me, I'd be looking for the saw>
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Let's see, you started by raising 2 bogus risk factors; a trivial amount of soil compaction (which is already being mitigated) and "hazardous sprouts", then raised a valid question about cost, then
hit the basement with fearmongering about getting sued and human life vs. tree life.
Well you and shea will have to saw other wood. You can start with his front porch--that paint will burn hotter than the wood!
The cost of the support will be compared to the option of reducing.