[TowerTalk] Trees

[Rick Bullon]

>From: "Wes Attaway" <wes@attawayinterests.com>
>Reply-To: <wes@attawayinterests.com>
>To: "Pat Joseph" <pjoseph@email.com>, "TowerTalk" 
><towertalk@contesting.com>
>Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Trees
>Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 20:26:46 -0600
>
>
>Actually, there is more than the tree to think about ...... namely, your
>tower.  One way to avoid hurting trees is to use large screw-eyes.  The
>tree just grows around them.


Never ever nail or screw anything into a tree. Once you do this you open up 
the bark you invite pests and disease. this can real hurt the tree. When 
tree bark grows around something it is like a scab on a sore. Just like when 
you stick a foreign object into your skin. Contrary to what a lot on here 
believe it is not safe for the tree.
If you have to use a tree as a support then cover the wire in a piece of old 
garden hose to protect the bark of the tree.
Ok tree hugging session is now over :-)
73
Rick
KC5AJx
BTW I am not really a tree hugger. If a tree is in the way on my place I 
will chop it down, but if it is growing out away from everything in the 
field I let it grow.
If you live in the city or the suburbs then you really need to take care of 
the trees you have.

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