Comments on: Green Team - Parkway Partners Meeting Report http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/ NorthWest Carrollton Civic Association, New Orleans, LA Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:33:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: kage http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-132 kage Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:39:42 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-132 Chainsawing our own trees - especially when you are talking about the size of these trees and the number of them - is probably not going to work. I've got trees that are (I'm guessing) 40 ft. tall and within falling distance of my house on one side, my neighbors on two other sides and the street on the 4th side. We need to get GPS and maps so that we can understand the size and scope of our problem, after that we can get help and expertise (like what trees to replace the dead trees). It's not hopeless because it HAS been done in other neighborhoods and we ARE energetic and persistant enough to get it done. Chainsawing our own trees - especially when you are talking about the size of these trees and the number of them - is probably not going to work. I’ve got trees that are (I’m guessing) 40 ft. tall and within falling distance of my house on one side, my neighbors on two other sides and the street on the 4th side. We need to get GPS and maps so that we can understand the size and scope of our problem, after that we can get help and expertise (like what trees to replace the dead trees). It’s not hopeless because it HAS been done in other neighborhoods and we ARE energetic and persistant enough to get it done.

]]> By: schroeder http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-60 schroeder Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:53:13 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-60 I think the issue mominem is that its expensive to cut down and remove trees, and replant new trees, and Parkway Partners is looking for a justification to spend the money. Of course, they could just take a look and figure it out ... I think the issue mominem is that its expensive to cut down and remove trees, and replant new trees, and Parkway Partners is looking for a justification to spend the money. Of course, they could just take a look and figure it out …

]]> By: mominem http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-54 mominem Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:41:47 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-54 Why do you need a GPS to cut down a dead tree? In my neighborhood a couple of years ago we had a Formosa termite program. Home owners paid $25 each for a yellow ribbon to select trees to be treated and home owner tied them around the tree, with a tag. The Contractor drove down the street and treated the trees that were tagged. The cost of a GPS would pay for at least 100 ribbons. I'd tag them tomorrow with my own tape if you tell me what color to use. I drive past hundreds of dead Magnolias on the Neutral Ground every day. Some time ago a few of them were cut down. Suddenly the process stopped. I wonder why. Clearly someone knew they were there. Remember KISS Why do you need a GPS to cut down a dead tree?

In my neighborhood a couple of years ago we had a Formosa termite program. Home owners paid $25 each for a yellow ribbon to select trees to be treated and home owner tied them around the tree, with a tag.

The Contractor drove down the street and treated the trees that were tagged. The cost of a GPS would pay for at least 100 ribbons. I’d tag them tomorrow with my own tape if you tell me what color to use.

I drive past hundreds of dead Magnolias on the Neutral Ground every day. Some time ago a few of them were cut down. Suddenly the process stopped. I wonder why. Clearly someone knew they were there.

Remember KISS

]]> By: schroeder http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-52 schroeder Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:49:33 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-52 I like how confidently Ashley volunteered me for work. I don't know ... Ashley's got more moxy. He won't let anyone push you around. Maybe he should do it. Nah, I'll do it. You'll need a GPS unit. The hardest thing is going to be collecting the data. Along with the coordinates, you may want additional data, like tree type, condition, age, etc. I like how confidently Ashley volunteered me for work.

I don’t know … Ashley’s got more moxy. He won’t let anyone push you around. Maybe he should do it.

Nah, I’ll do it. You’ll need a GPS unit. The hardest thing is going to be collecting the data. Along with the coordinates, you may want additional data, like tree type, condition, age, etc.

]]> By: nominem http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-44 nominem Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:51:05 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-44 ACTION PLAN: Get a chain saw and organize volunteers to cut the dead trees down. I already cut mine down. All of the high level grantsmanship is a waste of time effort and energy. Just do it. ACTION PLAN:

Get a chain saw and organize volunteers to cut the dead trees down.

I already cut mine down. All of the high level grantsmanship is a waste of time effort and energy. Just do it.

]]> By: Pandora http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-42 Pandora Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:43:14 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-42 Kage, Thanks for the synopsis. I'll be happy to help scout the neighborhood for trees that need to be cut down. I know that my across the street neighbors had a tree in front of their house removed (by FEMA) and they even ground down the stump. They are the Smiths, and live in the yellow house across from mine. I will get you the street number. Anyway, they may be of some help in letting you know how they got Fema to do it. I had two magnolias taken down in front of my house, but paid someone to do it, and replaced the trees myself. Call me when you need help scouting the neigborhood for dead trees. I'll be there. Scott Andrews Kage,
Thanks for the synopsis. I’ll be happy to help scout the neighborhood for trees that need to be cut down. I know that my across the street neighbors had a tree in front of their house removed (by FEMA) and they even ground down the stump. They are the Smiths, and live in the yellow house across from mine. I will get you the street number. Anyway, they may be of some help in letting you know how they got Fema to do it. I had two magnolias taken down in front of my house, but paid someone to do it, and replaced the trees myself. Call me when you need help scouting the neigborhood for dead trees. I’ll be there.

Scott Andrews

]]> By: ashley http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-41 ashley Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:55:43 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-41 FWIW, Seymour D Fair, Schroeder, and that Ashley Morris guy are all GIS types. From your description, Schroeder seems like the man. FWIW, Seymour D Fair, Schroeder, and that Ashley Morris guy are all GIS types. From your description, Schroeder seems like the man.

]]> By: Karen http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-39 Karen Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:24:26 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-39 Thanks Kage Great info Thanks Kage Great info

]]> By: Kim http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-36 Kim Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:25:33 +0000 http://northwestcarrollton.com/2006/07/19/96/#comment-36 Nice job, Kage. Thanks for stepping up and taking this one! I do a lot of work with Southern University in Baton Rouge and have befreiended the Vice Chancellor of the Ag Center there. They have an Urban Forestry program (one of the few in the nation) and are very concerned about tree loss in New Orleans. Perhaps we could involve the University in our neighborhood and provide them a "research laboratory" and gain the benefit of their help as well. Just some thoughts. Nice job, Kage. Thanks for stepping up and taking this one!

I do a lot of work with Southern University in Baton Rouge and have befreiended the Vice Chancellor of the Ag Center there. They have an Urban Forestry program (one of the few in the nation) and are very concerned about tree loss in New Orleans. Perhaps we could involve the University in our neighborhood and provide them a “research laboratory” and gain the benefit of their help as well.

Just some thoughts.

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