[CANUFNET] oak planted in tire

[ConsultingArborist]

I concur with Stephen Smith’s comment. The tree appears to be in poor
condition. Effort would probably be better directed at replacing it,
perhaps by planting/cultivating some of its acorns (assuming it’s producing
any) for the sake of continuity.

On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 1:34 PM Stephen Smith via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Can you excavate and expose the tire and cut it off carefully with a
> sawzall or grinder?  The tree looks very bad and may not survive much
> longer anyway.
>
> Stephen Smith
> Urban Forester, ISA Certified Arborist
> Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
> Urban Forest Associates
> www.ufora.ca
> off 416-423-3387/cell 416-707-2164
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> *From:* Dan & Patricia Kerr via CANUFNET <canufnet at list.web.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 23, 2019 10:52 AM
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> *Cc:* Dan & Patricia Kerr <kerrpad at sympatico.ca>
> *Subject:* *****SPAM***** [CANUFNET] oak planted in tire
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> HI All
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> This is an oak planted between 50 and 70 years ago in a tire. It has also
> had some damage from lawn care.
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> The Bruce Station Horticultural Society is looking for suggestions on
> saving this tree as it was planted in memory of their first President.
> Their goal is to plant a commemorative garden for all the past Presidents
> in the area. Money is short and skilled labour a challenge in this region.
>
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> What do you suggest?
>
> What are priorities?
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>
> *Pat Kerr*
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