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Expert: Jim Hyland - 10/28/2009


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My largest redwood tree is over 75 high and about 6 feet in diameter at the base. 3 others are as high but not as wide.  They are lifting the asphalt drive.  My concern is houses surrounding the trees.  Is this cause for removal?  They were planted in 1977.

Patti

Answer
I is hard to tell about the situation without seeing the tree location and the driveway I would suggest you contact a local Certified Arborist and ask them for advice. Here is the web link to the Assoc. that certifies Arborist and a list of local ones.  

http://www.isa-arbor.com/findArborist/findarborist.aspx

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Jim Hyland

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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

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34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.

BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator

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