Seaside Osprey NestCam
Have you had a chance to check out the nest cam for the osprey nest in Seaside, Oregon? Check out https://www.seasideosprey.org/ Last week three eggs hatched and we have enjoying watching patiently as the new arrivals grow and get stronger. Did you know??? Ospreys usually mate for life In Buddhism, the osprey is sometimes represented as the "King of Birds" The osprey is the provincial bird of Nova Scotia, Canada.It is also the official bird of Södermanland, Sweden. Female osprey only lay once a [...]
Responsible Tree Ownership
In the office, we frequently get phone calls asking about proper tree etiquette. It is not uncommon that a tree can be physically rooted on one property, yet causing a nuisance or be potentially hazardous to a neighbor. The question we hear from homeowners over and over again is, “Who is responsible for this tree?” By law, a homeowner is allowed to trim branches on their neighbors tree which overhang onto their property. You are not allowed to go onto [...]
Recognizing Tree Risk
Tree Risk Checklist It is an owners responsibility to provide for the safety of the trees on his or her property. When considering tree risk, consider these questions: Are there large, dead branches in the tree? Are there detached branches hanging in the tree? Does the tree have cavities or rotten wood along the trunk or in major branches? Are mushrooms present at the base of the tree? Are there cracks or splits in the trunk of the tree where [...]
Why Topping Trees is Bad
What Is Topping? Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches or stubs to lateral branches that are not large enough to assume the terminal role. Other names for topping include "heading," "tipping," or "rounding over." Topping is often used to reduce the size of a tree. A homeowner may feel that a tree has become too large for his or her property, or that tall trees may pose an unacceptable risk. Topping, however, is not a viable method of [...]