Tree Topping Town.

Done it · 15th February 2009, 09:00 PM

Looks like a nice town, except for the trees.

Eric Frei · 15th February 2009, 09:13 PM

Wow, I emailed him, maybe he'll tell us what's going on ... looks like a rampant pollarders nightmare!

Here's a link to a static page with all the pics in a row. Just as well Treeseer aint around he'd disapprove of this.

http://www.welcometoburnsville.com/StaticPage.html

I have to admit I was expecting to see pictures of scorched trees in our bush fire areas. (Burnsville)

Sean Freeman · 15th February 2009, 09:30 PM

From the website:

Quote:

What's this site all about?

I'm just trying to point out the fact that tree topping is dangerous, ugly, and hurts property values, and to point to information that offers alternatives to topping trees.
Don't you like Burnsville?

I love living in Burnsville. Our town has wonderful small town qualities. Freindly people, lovely old buildings, a beautiful town square, and amazing natural beauty.
Do people in Burnsivlle really hate trees?

I hope not. I think the prevelence of tree topping in Burnsville is a result of lack of knowledge of the detrimental effects of tree topping. Likewise, I think some of the issue lies in tradition: grandaddy topped his trees so I top my trees, etc. In addition, I think that fear-based marketing by "tree services" convince people to top their trees. Likewise, the power utility seems to use tree topping exclusively.
Are all of the pictures taken in Burnsivlle?

Yes. Most pictures were taken inside of Burnsville. However a few pictures show trees that are beyond the town limits. All pictures were taken by me, personally.

Eric Frei · 15th February 2009, 09:34 PM

Yeah I read that, what I meant was ... there might be some reason behind it.

Perhaps they get tornadoes or something? Obviously tree height worries the people, there are larger trees around but not close to houses etc.

The email bounced by the way.

Sunraysia Tree Solutions · 15th February 2009, 09:40 PM

WOW !

I thought my town (Mildura) was bad ! When I mention to my clients that topping goes against Australian Standards I get blank strange looks , usually I have to check if my fly is undone or something.

treefeller · 15th February 2009, 10:44 PM

Wondering if these were topped due to the utility lines as their are quite a few of them

TrevMcRev · 16th February 2009, 07:04 AM

I like the captions below the photos

That place would do my head in

Garry Brockley · 16th February 2009, 02:17 PM

OH MY GOD

what the hell happened "ooh lets buch'r thoss there twees" im guessing there is only one company in town without any trained people.

Done it · 16th February 2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Yeah I read that, what I meant was ... there might be some reason behind it.

Perhaps they get tornadoes or something? Obviously tree height worries the people, there are larger trees around but not close to houses etc.

The email bounced by the way.

Maybe it bounced because they topped him as well, after he posted that.

Eric Frei · 16th February 2009, 06:43 PM

Oh yeah, maybe over there they have tall toppy syndrome!

Q.Q. · 17th February 2009, 10:59 PM

Yep you should see the west, been done out here for years by homeowers and other company's.
If a home owner top's is it still against the Aus stardard or doesn't any body worrie about that.

15th February 2009, 09:00 PM	#1
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Tree Topping Town. Looks like a nice town, except for the trees. Welcome to Burnsville, NC

15th February 2009, 09:13 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,996	Re: Tree Topping Town. Wow, I emailed him, maybe he'll tell us what's going on ... looks like a rampant pollarders nightmare! Here's a link to a static page with all the pics in a row. Just as well Treeseer aint around he'd disapprove of this. http://www.welcometoburnsville.com/StaticPage.html I have to admit I was expecting to see pictures of scorched trees in our bush fire areas. (Burnsville) __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th February 2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,996	Re: Tree Topping Town. Yeah I read that, what I meant was ... there might be some reason behind it. Perhaps they get tornadoes or something? Obviously tree height worries the people, there are larger trees around but not close to houses etc. The email bounced by the way. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th February 2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Sunraysia Tree Solutions Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mildura Posts: 117	Re: Tree Topping Town. WOW ! I thought my town (Mildura) was bad ! When I mention to my clients that topping goes against Australian Standards I get blank strange looks , usually I have to check if my fly is undone or something.

15th February 2009, 10:44 PM	#6
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: Tree Topping Town. Wondering if these were topped due to the utility lines as their are quite a few of them

16th February 2009, 07:04 AM	#7
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Tree Topping Town. I like the captions below the photos That place would do my head in

16th February 2009, 02:17 PM	#8
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Tree Topping Town. OH MY GOD what the hell happened "ooh lets buch'r thoss there twees" im guessing there is only one company in town without any trained people. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

16th February 2009, 06:43 PM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,996	Re: Tree Topping Town. Oh yeah, maybe over there they have tall toppy syndrome! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th February 2009, 10:59 PM	#11
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: Tree Topping Town. Yep you should see the west, been done out here for years by homeowers and other company's. If a home owner top's is it still against the Aus stardard or doesn't any body worrie about that. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

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