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Trees that aren't strong enough to "take it" in central Plains weather extremes became obvious last January. The worst ice storm in south central Kansas' recorded history brought the area to its knees as tree limbs crashed into power lines, buildings and vehicles – creating enough broad-scale damage to qualify it as a federal disaster area.
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Trees are available in a variety of heights from 18 inches to 12 feet. Again, consider lifestyle when selecting the size of a tree. For homeowners "on the go," trimming a 4-foot tree may prove to be festive and manageable.
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Most trees and shrubs in cities or communities are planted to provide beauty or shade. These are two excellent reasons for their use. Woody plants ... serve many other purposes, and it often is helpful to consider these other functions when selecting a tree or shrub for the landscape. The benefits of trees can be grouped into social, communal, environmental, and economic categories.
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The lawsuit against Ardisam alleged that the company received reports of incidents beginning in April 2000, involving tree stands that unexpectedly detached from trees. These incidents resulted in broken bones or other serious injuries to hunters. The lawsuit alleged that Ardisam failed to immediately report this information to the CPSC as required by federal law. The lawsuit alleged Ardisam eventually reported to the CPSC in May 2004.
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The drawing will be on December 2nd at the Festival of Trees "the Enchanted Forest" Open House and Silent Auction from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Telemark Resort. The cost to attend is $10.00. There will be hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar, and Randy Sabien will be performing from 5:30 – 6:30pm. Come and enjoy this wonderful event and bid on the silent auction items of creative trees, wreaths and other holiday decorations. All proceeds go to non-profit organizations.
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BALTIMORE, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore and St. Michaels area homeowners -- and their trees -- can now benefit from the knowledge of Board Certified Master Arborists John Davis, Brian Rhoten and John Smithmyer. As local Maryland residents and arborists at leading tree care provider, Bartlett Tree Experts, Davis serves Harford and Baltimore counties, Rhoten serves Carroll and Baltimore counties and Smithmyer provides tree care services in St. Michaels. They recently earned the Master Arborist title, the highest professional certification in Arboriculture, after completing an intensive exam administered through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)."This is a very high honor for these arborists as ISA certification demonstrates their advanced knowledge of tree care," said Greg Daniels, President of Bartlett Tree Experts. "They're a great example of what Bartlett is all about -- applying science and technology to help both commercial and residential customers maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes."
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