Sagamore tree thinning on the Cafeteria side

[Dave Allen Barker Jr]

Thought the Building & Grounds group might be interested in what Dan
Acker has been thinking about for some trees around the woods of the
Cafeteria side of Sagamore Hills Elementary.


-------- Forwarded Message --------
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:37:25 -0600
From: Dan Acker



The large Bradford pear has had the top broken off. He says that its reached
its life expectancy and that when it starts breaking off at the top, it's
going to continue to break off limbs during rainstorms and ice storms. The
other two he says are struggling and not appropriate for the space given the
lack of sun, so they will continue to struggle.

There is a young oak tree there that is to become the focal point of the
area.



-----Original Message-----
From: Jim McMahan
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:31 AM

I know these trees.
Why does he recommend taking the trees down?
Are they dead?



-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Acker
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:08 AM

Good morning all,
An arborist has determined that three trees on the cafeteria side of the
school should come down: The large Bradford pear and the two small crab
apple trees. This Sunday afternoon I am going to be taking down the hardscape
in that area (gazebos, bench, wood wall, stone bog pond) to make way for a
new school project.

[Peter Hall Steckel]

All, last year Julie put in a work order to take that tree and two others down, with an eta of one year to complete.

Peter Steckel

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[Donny Bailey]

The Bradford pear is almost to the point of becoming a hazard.  It's not when it will split and drop large branches, but when.  It's better to take it out before it does damage.  

[John R. Lenz]

I have a chainsaw, a truck, and a blowtorch. I’m ready when I get the go sign.

-John

[Dan Acker as Building and Grounds of PTA at Sagamore Hills Elementary School]

That's awesome guys thanks for your help. How about either this Sunday or next weekend the weekend of December 12 and 13th?


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Dan Acker
Building & Grounds, 2015-2016
PTA at Sagamore Hills Elementary School

[John R. Lenz]

I shall arrive this Sunday morning at the bradford pear tree to deliver its date with destiny.

I will have my truck, bad intentions, a chainsaw, and blowtorch.

I will report in to the group once this non-native nuisance has been reduced to a sappy stump.

-John

[Building & Grounds SagamoreHillsPTA]

Ooh wait I can't do it Sunday morning



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[Dave Allen Barker Jr]

On Saturday (Dec 5), about half-a-dozen folks showed up and:

• Took down 2 small trees
  
• Removed vines from the arbor
  
• Cleaned up the bog, removed a post
  
• Mulched, blew, and bagged leaves

Still have the big Bradford Pear on the agenda.

Enjoy some photos…