Tyler Sullivan (u/tyler506)

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I know everyone says to never top a tree, but I had to do it on a storm-damaged maple in Burlington and the regrowth was actually really strong and healthy after 3 years.

The client insisted on keeping the 80-year-old tree at all costs after a major limb failure, so we did a reduction cut on the main leader down to a 10-inch lateral, and now the new canopy is dense and well-attached, which makes me question if the 'never top' rule is always absolute in salvage situations.

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tyler506•1d ago

The difference on the High Sierra Trail after the 2023 snowpack was wild

I hiked it in late August 2022 and it was mostly dry, just some small creeks. Went back this past July after that record winter and the river crossings, especially the Big Arroyo, were totally different beasts. The flow was way higher and colder, took way more time to find safe spots to cross. Anyone else deal with a route changing that much in just one season?

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I know everyone says to never top a tree, but I had to do it on a storm-damaged maple in Burlington and the regrowth was actually really strong and healthy after 3 years.

The difference on the High Sierra Trail after the 2023 snowpack was wild

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