Check out this article I came across while on the ferry today, Kent goes after tree toppers.
(Audience stands and cheers!)
I could go on a long-winded rant but I'll just say this;
The Puget Sound area is settled on sloping sound and mountain views and this article highlights the unfortunate disconnect that exists amongst homeowners especially where the importance of slope stabilization comes into play. It's all too easy to get focused on the immediate result when the long term impact does not present itself so obviously. Take California as a "muddy" example.
"Tree topping" is a practice that is outdated and unsustainable. Any knowledgable and ethical arborist will either steer you away from this decision giving you many alternatives and any "arborist" who doesn't, doesn't have your best interest or long term impact in mind.
And, as a reminder, I leave you with this,
"sustainability" is not simply a
trendy buzz word but a conscious thought process that should be applied
and put into action in every capacity of decision making to lessen the
severity of cause and effect reaction.
To find a licensed and certified arborist visit the International Society of Arboriculture's website at www.isa-arbor.com
For more information on how tree-topping hurts trees visit the ISA's education link at Trees Are Good
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