[CANUFNET] 10th Guide to Plant Appraisal - Dr. Dunster reveals the truth

[ConsultingArborist]

Thanks for sharing that Philip.

I find it almost unbelievable that it took the CTLA 18 years to update the
guide and then, when they do, they deliver this overpriced turd. It all
smacks of too many cooks in the kitchen.

Oliver K. Reichl, B.E.S.(Hons)
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On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 12:38 PM Philip van Wassenaer via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Hello,
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> Some of you may be aware of the esoteric practice of tree and plant
> appraisal. If you are, you may be aware of the recent publication of the 10
> th CTLA Guide for Plant Appraisal. Still fewer of you will likely have
> had the chance to get the first publication before it was recalled. We now
> await a “corrected” version. If you did get the document, you need a
> corrigendum to try to use it at this time.
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> If you have read the whole document and “figured it out”, kudos to you.
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> In the midst of this uncertainty many professionals have chosen to
> continue to use the tried and true methods in the 9th Edition. The most
> common methods have been vetted through Canadian legal tests and have been
> fully accepted. Since the 10th is brand new and introduces changes to
> almost all former practices, introduces new ones, and even abandons some,
> their worthiness in a legal framework is unknown.
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> Dr. Julian Dunster recently wrote an excellent review of the 10th and it
> was published in Tree Service Canada. In this thorough and extensive
> review, Julian shares with the readers his poignant concerns about many
> aspects of the document as well as pointing the reader to those areas that
> are valuable and help advance plant appraisal. His review is attached.
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> If you know everything about this topic, or very little but are intrigued
> by where the practice of plant appraisal may be headed, this is an
> interesting and important read.
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> Thanks go to Dr. Dunster for taking the time and making the effort to be
> open and honest in his review.
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> I would welcome any and all discussion from everyone on this subject. This
> publication (10th Guide) could have a significant effect on Urban
> Forestry across Canada and it might not be positive... Is anyone concerned?
> Is it time that we have a Canadian guide to plant appraisal?
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> Sincerely,
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> *Philip van Wassenaer, B.SC <http://B.SC>., MFC*
>
> Urban Forest Innovations Inc.
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> 1331 Northaven Drive
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> Mississauga ON L5G 4E8
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> Tel:  (905) 274-1022
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> Cell: (647) 221-3046
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> Fax: (905) 274-2170
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> www.urbanforestinnovations.com
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