Town removing trees - CharlotteObserver.com:
A motorist told the Observer that a Bradford pear toppled onto his van as he drove through downtown Mooresville Sept. 11.
'My van was going 30 mph, and it totaled my van, with me in it,' Stephen Horney of Mocksville said in an e-mail. He said the collision hurt his back. The tree fell on a 'clear, wind-free day,' Horney said.
Horney's claim for damages with the town was later denied by Michigan-based Midwest Claims Service, the claim administrator for the company that provides the town's insurance coverage. He said the 2007 Chevy Express sustained $16,000 in damages.
Midwest Claims found that the town had no prior notice of the defective condition of the tree and that a tree branch fell onto the van due to 'natural occurrences' the town had no control over, according to the company's denial letter to Horney.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Town to replace Bradford pears planted in the 1990;s due to breakage, damage; Mooresville, FL
Broad Street tree canopy to be replaced:
The Town of Mooresville and its beautification committee will begin a tree replacement project next week to replace Bradford Pear trees along Broad Street downtown.
First planted in the early 1990s, the trees have become a safety hazard and must be removed.
In 1989, the Mooresville Beautification Committee began a tree planting project to create a decorative border along the railroad and Broad Street. Over a period of two years, the citizens of Mooresville donated funds to purchase 59 Bradford Pear trees. The majority of the trees were purchased in memory or honor of a loved one.
Although one of the most popular landscape trees in the Southeast, Bradford Pears have a weak limb structure and vigorous growth. After approximately 20 years the trees become hazardous during storms and break easily.
The Town of Mooresville and its beautification committee will begin a tree replacement project next week to replace Bradford Pear trees along Broad Street downtown.
First planted in the early 1990s, the trees have become a safety hazard and must be removed.
In 1989, the Mooresville Beautification Committee began a tree planting project to create a decorative border along the railroad and Broad Street. Over a period of two years, the citizens of Mooresville donated funds to purchase 59 Bradford Pear trees. The majority of the trees were purchased in memory or honor of a loved one.
Although one of the most popular landscape trees in the Southeast, Bradford Pears have a weak limb structure and vigorous growth. After approximately 20 years the trees become hazardous during storms and break easily.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tree failure on Drew campus prompts assessment of forested area; Madison, NJ
Madison to assess 'Drew Forest' after fallen tree blocks road
Collapse of 200-year-old oak knocked out power to 100 houses
Published: Aug 11th, 1:57 PM
Bt SALLY CAPONE
Staff Writer
MADISON – Following the collapse of an enormous old red oak tree on Drew University property that blocked Green Village Road, brought down electrical lines and knocked out power to 100 homes in the area, officials from the borough and Drew University plan to meet about the condition of the 50-acre “Drew Forest” on the campus.
Before officials discuss the Aug. 6 incident, a borough arborist and Michael Kopas, director of special projects at Drew and a member of the Madison Shade Tree Management Board, will study the area, said Borough Administrator Raymond Codey.
The tree, 52 inches in diameter, fell across Green Village Road between Hillside Avenue and Glenwild Road at about 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
No injuries were reported, but 100 homes in the area were without power and telephone service for two hours, and traffic signals were disabled.
Collapse of 200-year-old oak knocked out power to 100 houses
Published: Aug 11th, 1:57 PM
Bt SALLY CAPONE
Staff Writer
MADISON – Following the collapse of an enormous old red oak tree on Drew University property that blocked Green Village Road, brought down electrical lines and knocked out power to 100 homes in the area, officials from the borough and Drew University plan to meet about the condition of the 50-acre “Drew Forest” on the campus.
Before officials discuss the Aug. 6 incident, a borough arborist and Michael Kopas, director of special projects at Drew and a member of the Madison Shade Tree Management Board, will study the area, said Borough Administrator Raymond Codey.
The tree, 52 inches in diameter, fell across Green Village Road between Hillside Avenue and Glenwild Road at about 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
No injuries were reported, but 100 homes in the area were without power and telephone service for two hours, and traffic signals were disabled.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
51% UTC at risk due to hurricanes, rainy season: Gainesville, FL
The peak time for tree damage is the summer months because of the hurricane season and the rainy season. | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL
By Tatiana Gonzalez
Correspondent
Published: Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.
Trees are a celebrated part of Gainesville's beauty but also can be a hazard if not treated properly.
The peak time for tree damage is the summer months - hurricane season, the rainy season - the busiest time of year for tree services, according to certified arborist and owner of Gator Tree Services Anthony Dobosiewicz.
Rain softens the ground, which in turn causes roots to loosen, Dobosiewicz said.
Add wind or a top-heavy canopy and trees are prone to break or uproot completely.
'The rain is a contributing factor,' Dobosiewicz said. 'But the wind is what brings them down.'
Gainesville has a tree canopy coverage of almost 51 percent, well beyond the 40 percent coverage recommended by the International Society of Arborculture, according to a study done by the University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation.
Tree canopy coverage was at about 60 percent only 10 years ago, according to the study, which cited Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, site clearing for development, tree removals and general canopy maintenance as the reasons for the decrease.
By Tatiana Gonzalez
Correspondent
Published: Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.
Trees are a celebrated part of Gainesville's beauty but also can be a hazard if not treated properly.
The peak time for tree damage is the summer months - hurricane season, the rainy season - the busiest time of year for tree services, according to certified arborist and owner of Gator Tree Services Anthony Dobosiewicz.
Rain softens the ground, which in turn causes roots to loosen, Dobosiewicz said.
Add wind or a top-heavy canopy and trees are prone to break or uproot completely.
'The rain is a contributing factor,' Dobosiewicz said. 'But the wind is what brings them down.'
Gainesville has a tree canopy coverage of almost 51 percent, well beyond the 40 percent coverage recommended by the International Society of Arborculture, according to a study done by the University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation.
Tree canopy coverage was at about 60 percent only 10 years ago, according to the study, which cited Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, site clearing for development, tree removals and general canopy maintenance as the reasons for the decrease.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Recent risk assessment of 200 trees in park identified 29 for removal - recently failed tree not among them; Austin, TX
WATCH: Fallen Zilker Park tree not designated for removal | News for Austin, Texas | KVUE.com | Top Stories
Another tree fell at Zilker Park Tuesday morning, but officials say it was not among the original 29 that had been designated for removal.
Weeks ago, city workers inspected 200 trees in the immediate vicinity of Barton Springs Pool. The tree that fell Tuesday was just outside of that area.
Another tree fell at Zilker Park Tuesday morning, but officials say it was not among the original 29 that had been designated for removal.
Weeks ago, city workers inspected 200 trees in the immediate vicinity of Barton Springs Pool. The tree that fell Tuesday was just outside of that area.
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