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JohN Dee · 3rd April 2007, 04:00 PM

Wow! Great work on those cleans on the Moneterey's Trev, they look great.

With the cobra bracing, on the 4 stems - how is the cobra line attached to the stem as in with webbing etc?

TrevMcRev · 4th April 2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Yeah cool tree that one

, great to picnic under the canopy of if you could just get rid of the bloody traffic for 5 minutes.

I actually drove right past that tree today doing my quoting rounds but didnt have time to stop for a pic. Will do so next time & post it up for others to see, unless o'course the PDF King already has some handy.......................

TrevMcRev · 4th April 2007, 02:48 AM

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I feel like packing up and pissing off from hack city ASAP.

Whoa, easy there partner, this town aint big enuff for the both of us

(better if that were a cowboy smilie!) Joke!

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Cypress mulch hey, big demand, recommended by many landscapers for it's termite resistant qualities.

The groundskeeper down there is slowly returning the mulch to the base of these trees 12 months later.

TrevMcRev · 4th April 2007, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Wow! Great work on those cleans on the Moneterey's Trev, they look great.

With the cobra bracing, on the 4 stems - how is the cobra line attached to the stem as in with webbing etc?

Thanks!

The part that joins the stem has a plastic spreader inserted to flatten it out and a anti friction sheath over it then is passed around the stem and secured with a self-girth-adjusting splice as per normal Cobra atttachment.

Stay tuned for a new thread on Cobra Bracing.

Sean Freeman · 4th April 2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

I actually drove right past that tree today doing my quoting rounds but didnt have time to stop for a pic. Will do so next time & post it up for others to see, unless o'course the PDF King already has some handy.......................

Trev, as I said I went all the way to Melbourne to see this tree....oh yeah there was some tree arby conference or something as well

These shots were taken just as she was putting on new leaf, so she looks quite beautiful, I won't bore everyone but to me having seen Dutch Elm disease destroy thousands of elms in Europe (I actually learnt to use a chainsaw removing 100 elms in Nth Derbyshire aged 15 in the late 70's) this Golden Elm brought tears to my eyes, your right Trev the traffic is very near but when you sit under her canopy I swear I heard no cars.

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TrevMcRev · 4th April 2007, 03:36 AM

It still looked pretty well full leaf (but not for long) so if i'm that way in the next few days i stop for some snaps for ya!

Ekka · 4th April 2007, 03:41 AM

OK, please explain to me what the go is with the importance of that tree, the location and why those limbs are dragging on the ground?

Like, they obviously weren't on the ground for ever and then they're allowed to be like that?????

Not that there's anything wrong but why?

Sean Freeman · 4th April 2007, 05:28 AM

This tree is arguably one of the best examples of its species in Oz, taking into consideration its location I'd argue it probably one of the most significant examples of its species in any major city anywhere. Here's the link to the entry in the significant tree register...not much detail..http://www.nattrust.com.au/trust_reg...abra_lutescens

The Golden Elm has been extensively worked on over the past 10yrs by a number of Arborists and the Council, the elongated limbs are classic for glabra lutescens and always pose a management problem, in this case the council have very sensibly placed low bollards with chain around the dripline of the tree and mulched the rootplate with good quality old woodchips.
Shots I've seen from 10yrs back show the tree in a poor state, so the improvement in its health and vigour is promising.
Structural damage has occured to one side of the canopy and in 2006 deadwood and hangers over the edge of the footpath had not been remediated. In the attached photos you'll see three way cabling (steel not cobra) to presumably prevent further break outs on that side, and some props have been placed under two large secondary limbs to prevent significant tearing of the stem unions in the event of a failure.

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My interest in the Golden Elm was originally raised by the book Tree Stories, some of you might have it or have read it. Just the way the local community of that particular corner of Punt Rd and Alexander Parade over the years have fought for the tree really moved me, and I don't regret the 3 mile walk to find it.

TrevMcRev · 4th April 2007, 06:15 PM

Agreed with all Boa said.

This is how the species would develop naturally. Its rare to find one that hasnt been buggered with to fit in with humans needs/wants for clear space.
Once you remove those low branches, the next layer above are more likely to fail. I believe theres a bit of "teamwork" amongst the canopy, protecting each other etc.

at Boa, 3hr walk! Its not that far from anywhere if ya know where your going!

Sean Freeman · 4th April 2007, 07:15 PM

Trev there's more streets around Victoria Market than the whole of Townsville! (Well ok thats an exaggeration

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I walked through RBG and that took probably 5 hrs wandering around photographing, wandering around sitting under elms and oaks, wandering around sitting under more elms and ashes......you get the idea. Tim the best groundie in Qld, who was down with me from Townsville must have thought I was nuts, don't think he's walked for so long to get so little distance..though he too was impressed by my golden girl

Ekka · 4th April 2007, 07:54 PM

Hey Boa, I do the same, sort of ... but with pubs.

Sean Freeman · 4th April 2007, 08:04 PM

Somehting I've noticed with Arb guys (and gals) is the ability to combine the two....its a real skill

Ekka · 4th April 2007, 11:04 PM

That's why they invented oudoor beer gardens.

TrevMcRev · 20th April 2007, 04:32 AM

Today the boys did some Crown Reduction/Cleaning on a decent size Scarlet Oak in Armadale. Would have been nice for the tree if it could wait another month or 2 but the client was 1/2 way through rendering the house and everything had to be dragged through a narrow sideway between the house & garage about to have final coat done. We spent 3 full days prior to this just clearing overgrown crap from the property. Sean & Dean climbed while Cam did his best to keep up on the ground. Came up well and ended the day with a Arb-B-Q & beers back at the TTC depot.

Some Pics before, during, and after;

mdvaden · 21st April 2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeCo

Great photos Trev. That's a monster tree. It looks like photos from the Pacific N/W USA.

That's what I was thinking too.

What's the plant on the edge of the tree? Is it a type of fern? Looks big.

3rd April 2007, 04:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Wow! Great work on those cleans on the Moneterey's Trev, they look great. With the cobra bracing, on the 4 stems - how is the cobra line attached to the stem as in with webbing etc? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

4th April 2007, 03:36 AM	#56 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 670	It still looked pretty well full leaf (but not for long) so if i'm that way in the next few days i stop for some snaps for ya! __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

4th April 2007, 03:41 AM	#57 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	OK, please explain to me what the go is with the importance of that tree, the location and why those limbs are dragging on the ground? Like, they obviously weren't on the ground for ever and then they're allowed to be like that????? Not that there's anything wrong but why? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

4th April 2007, 05:28 AM	#58 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,521	This tree is arguably one of the best examples of its species in Oz, taking into consideration its location I'd argue it probably one of the most significant examples of its species in any major city anywhere. Here's the link to the entry in the significant tree register...not much detail..http://www.nattrust.com.au/trust_reg...abra_lutescens The Golden Elm has been extensively worked on over the past 10yrs by a number of Arborists and the Council, the elongated limbs are classic for glabra lutescens and always pose a management problem, in this case the council have very sensibly placed low bollards with chain around the dripline of the tree and mulched the rootplate with good quality old woodchips. Shots I've seen from 10yrs back show the tree in a poor state, so the improvement in its health and vigour is promising. Structural damage has occured to one side of the canopy and in 2006 deadwood and hangers over the edge of the footpath had not been remediated. In the attached photos you'll see three way cabling (steel not cobra) to presumably prevent further break outs on that side, and some props have been placed under two large secondary limbs to prevent significant tearing of the stem unions in the event of a failure. DSCF6762.JPG DSCF6755.JPG DSCF6761.JPG My interest in the Golden Elm was originally raised by the book Tree Stories, some of you might have it or have read it. Just the way the local community of that particular corner of Punt Rd and Alexander Parade over the years have fought for the tree really moved me, and I don't regret the 3 mile walk to find it. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

4th April 2007, 06:15 PM	#59 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 670	Agreed with all Boa said. This is how the species would develop naturally. Its rare to find one that hasnt been buggered with to fit in with humans needs/wants for clear space. Once you remove those low branches, the next layer above are more likely to fail. I believe theres a bit of "teamwork" amongst the canopy, protecting each other etc. at Boa, 3hr walk! Its not that far from anywhere if ya know where your going! __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

4th April 2007, 07:15 PM	#60 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,521	Trev there's more streets around Victoria Market than the whole of Townsville! (Well ok thats an exaggeration ) I walked through RBG and that took probably 5 hrs wandering around photographing, wandering around sitting under elms and oaks, wandering around sitting under more elms and ashes......you get the idea. Tim the best groundie in Qld, who was down with me from Townsville must have thought I was nuts, don't think he's walked for so long to get so little distance..though he too was impressed by my golden girl __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

4th April 2007, 07:54 PM	#61 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	Hey Boa, I do the same, sort of ... but with pubs. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

4th April 2007, 08:04 PM	#62 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,521	Somehting I've noticed with Arb guys (and gals) is the ability to combine the two....its a real skill __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

4th April 2007, 11:04 PM	#63 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	That's why they invented oudoor beer gardens. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors