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Native Plant Sale & Festival

9/29/2015

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Please stop by and say hello to Zeno at our booth or get his assistance as you pick out native species for your garden.  We hope to see you there.
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How many trees do you think are in the world?

9/14/2015

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Helping Those In Need

3/23/2015

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"We are so happy for Pete, Kate and their girls on the purchase of their first home and glad that we could help clean it up on Saturday.  They are such a deserving family.  It was wonderful to see the community support they received.  We look forward to finishing up our volunteer work in the yard and seeing the end results." - Erin Acton


FROM THE UNION.COM

Employees of a Grass Valley real estate office spent Saturday helping one family give their newly purchased fixer-upper a face lift.

The team at Re/Max organized a group of about 20 community volunteers, including workers from Acton Arboriculture, to trim trees, paint walls and pick up trash at the Alta Sierra home recently purchased by Peter and Kate Lance.

Peter Lance, 54, is a former arborist who was seriously injured in December 2013 after falling from a tree. He suffered a broken neck, which resulted in permanent reduced function and sensation in all of his limbs. Because of his injuries, Lance is generally confined to a wheelchair.

Lance said he was feeling overwhelmed by the community’s effort to help improve the home.

“I’m grateful for sure, but on a personal level I struggle with understanding how CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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The Value of Crew Education

3/6/2015

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We held our second monthly employee education class today. We call it ASK (Academy of Skills & Knowledge). We strongly believe that by developing and nurturing the skills of our employees we can help them grow as individuals as well as grow the company.

Today they worked on mastering pruning objectives and considerations. Thought you might enjoy seeing the students and teacher at work...


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Coast Redwood could be beaten out as world's tallest tree

1/15/2015

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TASMANIA'S GIANT ASH TREES MAY BE WORLD'S TALLEST
Just how tall do Tasmania's mountain ash trees grow? As part of his research, Sillett and his colleagues re-measured the largest tree on the island state, in December 2013. This towering titan boasts a height of 98.8m, 3m taller than the London tower that houses Big Ben
Click here to read the full article
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California's towering coastal redwoods (Credit: Jack Dykinga / NPL)
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Happy Holidays

12/16/2014

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Left Front: Joi, Jason, Evan, Brandon  Left Back: Stewart, Erin, Zeno, Kyle
Not pictured: Jack & Ethan

We want to thank our wonderful crew for all of the hardwork that they did this year. 
We couldn't have done it without you.

We look forward to having a wonderful 2015 and wish everyone a joyous Holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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Sugar Pine Beetle Kill

6/26/2014

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So sad to see this tree go in our yard.  It was beautiful.  Beetles are tiny, but they sure do a lot of damage.
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Nevada City Tree Tour

6/6/2014

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Join us tomorrow (6/7/14) for the Nevada City tree walk. 

Zeno will be leading a guided tour around Nevada City discussing the many
beautiful trees that line the streets. 

Meet at 9:30am at the Rood Center (950
Maidu Ave, Nevada City) and be prepared for an hour walk.  Hope to see you
there!

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Burl Poaching and Heron Deaths

5/9/2014

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
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In darkness, poachers cut the burl from the base of redwoods in
California
- The lumpy growth is sold for thousands of dollars to make furniture
  • - Officials close a road through the redwood forest at night to protect
    Earth's tallest trees
  • - One official likens the burl poaching to killing elephants for their
    tusks
  • READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Black-crowned night Heron's habitat destroyed
- Oakland city tree pruners know not to prune trees during the spring nesting season
- 'Oak men' vs. 'Euc men'
- Topping trees is poor practice

CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF

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Zeno Acton Earns Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

3/7/2014

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Proud to annouce that Zeno now has his Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) from the International Society of Arboriculture.  
 
This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.  

Way to go Z!

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