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Josiah Lockard replied to the topic Fined for Pruning a Tree in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 5 months ago
As an Arborist, I unfortunately deal with “crape murder” on a routine basis. I doubt this will pose a safety hazard in Crape Myrtles like it would in other species. However, it is aesthetically damaging and unnecessary. Crape Myrtles can be managed to almost any size with proper pruning. The fine does seem a bit severe for an ornamental tree. The…[Read more]
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Josiah Lockard replied to the topic Visiting California in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 5 months ago
You are right. Old town totally rocks!
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Josiah Lockard replied to the topic Off Topic…sort of…Walker knows how to hit a bee's nest. in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 6 months ago
Having been in a union before, often times I found it to be a shelter for mediocrity, whereas those of us with ambition and the desire to advance were usually told to sit down and shut up. Looking back now I’m glad I got out when I did. Beware the pitfalls of group-think. Long live ambition! ( It’s one of the principles that built this country.)