<div dir="ltr">I'm sorry to say that it appears that this tree has given up. it looks more dead than alive. I believe that any resources expended to preserve this tree will be for not.<div><br></div><div>It is difficult to let go of a tree that has historical or sentimental significance. I would suggest removing the tree and replacing it with another commemorative tree with a nice plaque. Perhaps some of the wood from the original tree could be incorporated into a bench or something to accompany the commemorative planting. <br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><br></span><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b>Trevor Thistle<font size="2"> </font><font size="1">Bsc. Forestry</font></b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b>Urban Forester </b><b>| </b><b>PR-4760AM | </b><b>Tree Risk Assessment Qualified</b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(81,81,81);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">OPEN SPACE OPERATIONS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(81,81,81);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">CITY OPERATIONS |  PARKS AND ROADS SERVICES</span></p></div><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><br></b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">780-944-5577</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">OFFICE</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">780-913-5893</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MOBILE</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(81,81,81);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">City of Edmonton </span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(81,81,81);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">12830 58 Street NW</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p></div><div style="margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><div style="font-size:13px;margin-bottom:0pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 11:34 AM agneta.sand--- via CANUFNET <<a href="mailto:canufnet@list.web.net">canufnet@list.web.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Hi,<br>
I do not know much about things like this, but I would very much like to<br>
know what the experts say.<br>
My own question: Is the tire still strangling your tree?<br>
I hope that your tree will survive!<br>
Agneta Sand<br>
<br>
> HI All<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> This is an oak planted between 50 and 70 years ago in a tire. It has also<br>
> had some damage from lawn care.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> The Bruce Station Horticultural Society is looking for suggestions on<br>
> saving<br>
> this tree as it was planted in memory of their first President. Their goal<br>
> is to plant a commemorative garden for all the past Presidents in the<br>
> area.<br>
> Money is short and skilled labour a challenge in this region.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> What do you suggest?<br>
><br>
> What are priorities?<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> Pat Kerr<br>
><br>
> Author, My Tree, My Forest<br>
><br>
> & We are Planting a Forest<br>
><br>
> R. R. #2 Bruce Mines, ON<br>
><br>
> P0R 1C0 Canada<br>
><br>
> (705) 785-9900<br>
><br>
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