"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:19:34 -0700, "Zootal"
wrote:

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I sell dump truck loads of composted tree trimmings 2-3-4 years old for
about 200.00 which is about 7 yards of good quality mulch. As far as
mulch
goes.

So proud of yourself ripping people off by the yard. I can get free
dumptruck loads for free at my local recycle center. Bring the dumper
and they'll even fill it for you.

You think 450 dollars is a good price for a small tree removal? Wow,
maybe I should buy a chainsaw and hire some monkeys.

That is about $28.57 a yard. It's either a great deal, or an OK deal
depending on things like whether it includes delivery (that makes it a
really good deal) and the availability of compost and the local market.
Where I live, that is a not a bad deal, I would pay that much for a yard
of
composted tree trimmings. How many of use live near recycle centers that
give it away for free? I don't, and never have.



I was talking mainly about the assertion that 450 dollars to remove
one small tree being a great deal. I have climax live oaks and when
they come in to trim them annually way up in the canopy where I can't
reach they charge me about 350 dollars and they are here for about 6
or 8 hours, three men and they then haul it all away, so they clean up
every piece of debris. Live oaks are majestic, but major trash trees
as well. I think it is exorbitant to pay that much for removing a
small tree. One could argue a VERY small tree at ten feet tall.

Sure and the Arborist in Texas use wound dressing as well.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
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.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.