What's the deal with the tree branches?

[PonderInc]

I was originally worried about birds and squirrels losing their nests in the storm.  As soon as people started stacking up their brush piles, I've noticed that they immediately attracted the birds and squirrels.  Not sure if it's a replacement for a nest in a tree, but some the critters certainly hang out in these dense thickets.

My aunt used to clear trees from her pasture using a brush hog.  They'd stack up all the brush in a big pile and she would always plan on burning them off when the weather was conducive.  Invaribly, she'd notice all the creatures who had taken up residence in her brush piles, and never had the heart to burn them....

[RecycleMichael]

I can't wait till they open up Oxley Nature Center. All the downed limbs there are probably filled with critters.

Going to Oxley right before sundown is an amazing experience with nature for the whole family.

[Radar]

We aren't talking about puppies or kittens, these brush piles need to go.

[FOTD]

It would help if the affluent neighborhoods hire local private crews to 1)help the local economy and 2) allow the city to concentrate on areas that can least afford the existing financial burden brought on by the ice storm of the century.

It's as though many in Tulsa want to rely on a government subsidy.

[tulsa1603]

quote:Originally posted by FOTD

It would help if the affluent neighborhoods hire local private crews to 1)help the local economy and 2) allow the city to concentrate on areas that can least afford the existing financial burden brought on by the ice storm of the century.

It's as though many in Tulsa want to rely on a government subsidy.

I spend quite a bit of time in the more affluent areas, and many of those homeowners ARE paying private firms to clear their branches and haul them off.  Sure, some are putting them out at the curb, but aren't they entitled to the free removal as much as anyone else?  I know of one client who had a $40,000 tree trimming bill (included haul off), and that's not easy to stomach no matter how wealthy you might be.  I have another client who actually did a lot of the clean up himself.  This is a burden on everyone.

[FOTD]

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

quote:Originally posted by FOTD

It would help if the affluent neighborhoods hire local private crews to 1)help the local economy and 2) allow the city to concentrate on areas that can least afford the existing financial burden brought on by the ice storm of the century.

It's as though many in Tulsa want to rely on a government subsidy.

I spend quite a bit of time in the more affluent areas, and many of those homeowners ARE paying private firms to clear their branches and haul them off.  Sure, some are putting them out at the curb, but aren't they entitled to the free removal as much as anyone else?  I know of one client who had a $40,000 tree trimming bill (included haul off), and that's not easy to stomach no matter how wealthy you might be.  I have another client who actually did a lot of the clean up himself.  This is a burden on everyone.

Just making the point that private homeowners need to do more than purposely putting all the debris on the streets when simultaneously they have crews there cutting the trees down.


Substantial funds expended here too and it included hauling off the limbs and all the ancient black jack oaks lost rather than letting debris pile up. All my neighbors did likely except for one but they are continuing to trim and clean before they have the remains hauled off.

Just trying to help along the trickle down theory. Lots of debris. They say end of March. Bet it's longer. Hope not. It is an incredible site still to this day. Amazing all the damage.

[bbriscoe]

quote:Originally posted by FOTD


It's as though many in Tulsa want to rely on a government subsidy.

Its fine with me if the City would just unincorporate my house, then I could just burn the entire pile and be done with it today.

[Breadburner]

They should be taken to the Trees to Energy Plant......

[TulsaSue]

So has anyone seen these out-of-state workers yet? Has anyone's tree limbs been picked up?  What do you guys know about where they are?  My son said that someone at his school has had their tree limbs picked up but he wasn't able to find out where they lived. We don't know if we should wait or pay a fortune to get them hauled off.  Please let us know if you hear anything.

[charky]

quote:Originally posted by TulsaSue

So has anyone seen these out-of-state workers yet? Has anyone's tree limbs been picked up?  What do you guys know about where they are?  My son said that someone at his school has had their tree limbs picked up but he wasn't able to find out where they lived. We don't know if we should wait or pay a fortune to get them hauled off.  Please let us know if you hear anything.

Yes. They were in our neighborhood yesterday (55th and Urbana). Of course I had my truck parked along the curb (idiot) and they couldn't get my limbs.

They told my wife that they'll make a few more passes...so if you have more limbs...get them out to the curb.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by TulsaSue

So has anyone seen these out-of-state workers yet? Has anyone's tree limbs been picked up?  What do you guys know about where they are?  My son said that someone at his school has had their tree limbs picked up but he wasn't able to find out where they lived. We don't know if we should wait or pay a fortune to get them hauled off.  Please let us know if you hear anything.

Wait, it will take awhile but it's free. They weren't even all here until Yesterday (the 9th) to get started.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by Breadburner

They should be taken to the Trees to Energy Plant......

Rumor monger

[NellieBly]

They started in my neighborhood yesterday (Johansen Acres). Didn't get much done and they only took the big ones. There are still large piles of all sizes of branches, though. They also made a mess, leaving sticks in the street. Apparently they are going to come back through and finish cleaning up smaller piles later.

Don't bag the smaller bundles. Use them as kindling in a fireplace or outdoor fire pit. At least just tie them up in bundles for the regular trash. Don't bag yard waste!!

[Townsend]

Mapped Schedule

http://www.cityoftulsa.org/documents/DebrisRemovalMap01-09-2008_1.pdf

Supposed to be updated daily.

[AngieB]

Thanks for the map link!

I just saw my first limb grabber truck at 21st & Yorktown.