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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=FR-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>When I visited a botanical garden in Japan (I unfortunately forgot the name), they used labels that were connected to a system of springs. This non-intrusive system allowed the tree to grow without impacting the label as the tree got bigger hence “eating” the label. The springs were “tied” around the tree trunk, like a rope. The springs didn’t seem to hurt the trunk, neither the label connected to it. This way, they didn’t have to change the labels as the tree grew and the labels didn’t fall off either (very difficult for an individual to take them off too). Unfortunately, I don’t know where they got that system, but it seemed a pretty good system to try here (maybe it exists, but I’ve never seen it before then). It was in Tokyo…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img width=292 height=210 id="Image_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23062.27D2A450" alt="signature_MHS_courriel"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>De :</span></b><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net] <b>De la part de</b> Jon Peter<br><b>Envoyé :</b> 27 octobre 2016 14:12<br><b>À :</b> Canadian Urban Forest Network<br><b>Objet :</b> Re: [CANUFNET] Tree tag/plate question.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Hi Stan,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>At Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, we use a rotary engraver to engrave all of our own labels. We use a black anodized aluminum for all our labels. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>As stated, many engraving (trophies etc.) companies will be able to do this for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>I would suggest checking out Lark Label (<a href="http://www.larklabel.com/">http://www.larklabel.com/</a>). Although not a Canadian source, Karl of Lark Label has specialized in plant labels and works with many botanical gardens and arboreta around the world. He know a bit about plants and definitely knows about how to effectively produce plant labels which other engraving companies may not fully understand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>All the best!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Jon Peter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Curator & Manager of Plant Records<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Royal Botanical Gardens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario L7T 4H4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>905-527-1158 (1-800-694-4769), ext.#539<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> CANUFNET [<a href="mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net">mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ebulletin_GLFC / Ebulletin_GLFC (NRCan/RNCan)<br><b>Sent:</b> October-25-16 4:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:canufnet@list.web.net">canufnet@list.web.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] Tree tag/plate question.</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Dear CUFN members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>A general question to anyone who has an arboretum or have used tree name plates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>I am looking to find a few good Canadian companies that could produce name plates for our arboretum trees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>We have used a plastic tag/plate in the past (photo attached) but we are also exploring all options including metal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>If anyone has a suggestion on a company that may be able to provide a quote that would be appreciated. The name plates would be attached to stones at the base of each of the trees which is why we are considering metal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Stan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Stan Phippen R.P.F. </span></b><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Senior Advisor, Knowledge Transfer and Policy, Canadian Forest Service</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada </span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:stan.phippen@canada.ca">stan.phippen@canada.ca</a> /Tel. (705) 541-5565 </span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Conseiller principal, transfert de connaissances et des politiques, Service canadien des forêts</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:stan.phippen@canada.ca">stan.phippen@canada.ca</a> / Tél. (705) 541-5565</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>