HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE Concerns About Palm Tree Trimming (2)Mr. Bedwell; Thank you for sending us the information on the desired
and correct method to trim our Palms. I also viewed the link to the
video and found it very valuable also. An important point was discussed
about never using Boot Spikes on Palms; ( which I saw our contractor
using to trim the very, very, tall “Washington Palms” on East Central
Blvd., where I live.) Again, may I personally Thank You for being
concerned about the place we call our home, and preserving the reason we
choose this area. Rocky Randels, City Council Person
From: Bill Bedwell [mailto:bbedwell2@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 9:37 AM
To: Joshua Surprenant <J.Surprenant@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Cc: Bob Hoog <B.Hoog@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Brendan McMillin
<B.McMillin@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Betty Walsh
<B.Walsh@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Mike Brown
<M.Brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Rocky Randels
<R.Randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; David Greene
<D.Greene@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Ralph Lotspeich
<R.Lotspeich@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Gustavo Vergara
<G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org>
Subject: Concerns About Palm Tree Trimming
Mr. Surprenant:
Watching the city’s contractor trimming our palm trees yesterday
triggered my ongoing concern about this practice, as discussed in an
article published in Florida Today a few months ago, which was written
by a University of Florida horticulturist. I’ve attached the article
for your information. In addition, a UF Extension Service video on the
topic can be viewed at the web-link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt76hXRHBoA
I’ve also attached a photo of trees that were trimmed in Banana River
Park on Monday.
I believe that we could save a lot of money and save our palm trees if
we follow the University of Florida’s guidance.
Thanks for listening,
Bill Bedwell
8924 Puerto Del Rio Drive, Unit 504
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
321-783-3909
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