"D. Staples" wrote in
What arborist societies are you a member of, Keslick? ISA? What gives
you the ability to call your self a tree biologist when you have never
studied biology?

First, I am proof that you do not have to belong to a society to understand
trees. Nor if you do belong, does it mandate, that you have an
understanding of trees.

Second, I studied tree biology under a professor of tree biology. Who wrote
the book NEW TREE BIOLOGY

Now back to my question. Don Staples please define yourself. Who are you,
what are you?

I can only assume, and I don't like to do that. Who are you. Other than
what Billy has pointed out, please define yourself. If you can't you may
have a serious problem.
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Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.