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Major Stem on Tree Falls: The Blooma Crew Removes the Stem and Tree Safely.

The Seattle Winter Storm 2012 isn't through with us yet! We were awakened at 5:20 am by a client whose front tree had dropped a major stem right at his house (see photo). Martin assembled his crew, rushed to Ravenna, and began safely removing the stem and the tree itself. We were very happy for the customer--this was a narrow call.

Martin used rigging and a climbing saddle to climb the dangerous tree.

Soon, the limb was removed and all the debris was chipped up in our chipper. Firewood was saved and stacked neatly.

Congratulations to Josiah Macauley for passing the rigorous ISA Arborist Certification!

Josiah graduated in March, 2010 from the University of Washington, Bothell, with a degree in business administration, and began working as a salesperson for a telephone technology company. Six months later, he returned to Blooma Tree Experts, LLC, where he has worked off and on since his senior year in high school. Within a few months, he was studying for the ISA exam.

This certification verifies Josiah's superb knowledge of proper tree pruning, tree health, tree species identification, proper removal techniques, safety requirements, and tree health assessment.

We are proud of Josiah's accomplishment and dedication to the tree care industry.

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If you live in the City of Shoreline and need a tree professional, call Blooma Tree Experts! We are now on the City of Shoreline's Qualified Professional list for tree removals.

What does this means?

Martin Macauley is now listed "as a qualified professional arborist for the City of Shoreline, property owners or their authorized agents may contract with [us] to  prepare reports related to tree removal and rentention."

In order to qualify for this list, we had to submit proof of Martin's qualifications, including proof he is a Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessor; proof of insurance, bond, and license; and examples of tree evaluations already performed.

Here is the link:

City of Shoreline Qualified Professionals List: Arborists

Do you have a dead or dying tree in your yard? You know you need to do SOMETHING, and you suspect you should have it removed, but you're waiting because you know it's going to cost money, right? Well, wait no more. Here's what you DON'T KNOW about dead and dying trees and why you should act NOW.

Top 3 Reasons to Remove that Tree NOW:

1) The limbs may fall! Whether the tree is fully dead or in its mortality spiral, its limbs fall whenever they feel like it, without warning. These limbs can kill a grown man, easily. Two weeks ago, Martin examined a Locust tree in a man's yard. He advised the homeowner to remove the tree. The night before we showed up to do the work, a HUGE tree limb crashed right across the homeowner's driveway. If the cars had been parked in the driveway, they would have been crushed.

2) The trunk may fall! A dead tree in a forest may pose a danger to a squirrel or deer, but a dead tree in your own yard poses a severe risk to you, your family, your house, and maybe even the neighbors' house, neighbors' kids, and perhaps, passers-by. Note which way the tree is leaning, and from which direction winds normally blow. This will tell you the most likely direction a tree will fall. What will it hit?

3) The cost increases the longer you wait! Here's what happens**:

a. A dying tree can usually be climbed and removed by a tree professional. The danger to the climber is low (in most cases), so the removal cost is reasonable.

b. A dead tree cannot be safely climbed. This means a climber will need to climb a nearby healthy tree and carefully use that as his homebase for the removal. This takes longer and is more dangerous. That costs you money.

c. If there is no nearby healthy tree, the dead tree must be removed by crane. The location of the tree can make this very difficult to accomplish. Obviously, this type of removal will cost the most to you, the homeowner.

If you see your tree is dying, or even THINK it may be dying, call in an ISA Certified Arborist for an assessment. Perhaps the tree can be saved. But if not, plan to have it removed NOW--before the fall and winter weather hits.

Free estimates in the Greater Seattle Area: Martin Macauley, ISA Certified Arborist and PNW-ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor (206) 714-9835

** This information applies to most trees, but there are many contingencies, of course, depending on the tree species, root health, angle of tree, level of decay, and so on. To be on the safe side, call in a professional to assess your particular tree(s). **

We are excited to announce our two new banners proudly displayed on Roosevelt Way NE in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We want to let all our Maple Leaf neighbors know that we are here, and we've been here for six years!

The banners feature a great shot of owner Martin Macauley hand-pruning a Seattle Heritage Tree, a majestic Black Walnut tree. Since we do boast TWO ISA Certified Arborists, we like to emphasize our prowess in pruning trees the proper way. We do also remove trees and grind stumps--we are your full-service tree care professionals!

Thank you, Maple Leaf neighbors, for supporting us. We are proud to be one of your own. Call today for a free estimate: (206) 714-9835.

Watch this breaking King 5 news story featuring Martin Macauley, owner of Blooma Tree Experts. It appeared Jan. 31, 2011 on the 5:30 news with Linda Brill: http://www.king5.com/news/local/Tree-Cutting-Permit-114981954.html

We do a lot of tree removals at Blooma Tree Experts, so we know the dangers inherent in that process. When we came across this photo of a tree removal gone awry, we were torn between feeling empathy and ridiculing their lack of foresight. In any event, careful planning and experience are definitely required for tree removals! Enjoy the photo:

The irony is, of course, that the crane caused more damage than the tree would have had it fallen on the house.

If you live in Shoreline, you might want to attend the upcoming community meeting focused on the city's tree code. Here is the information from their e-newsletter:

At this community meeting, city staff will talk about changes being proposed to the tree code, and answer questions and solicit feedback from the audience.

It's important that the city officials know how YOU feel about your trees and your authority over them. We've seen city after city restrict tree removals so much that homeowners cannot remove a too-large tree, for example, even if they want to replace it with several smaller trees. Let your voice be heard!

Our man, Andrew Cheney, just passed his rigorous ISA Certification test--on his very first try! This is quite an accomplishment since only 6% pass it the first time.

Drew has been with Blooma Tree Experts LLC since February 2008, learning the ropes, literally! Drew had years of experience as a landscaper, so tree and shrub identification was a breeze, but he had not worked in the tree care industry before. Blooma owner Martin Macauley saw potential in Drew immediately,  and he began to encourage Drew to prepare himself for the ISA exam.

ISA Certification means that Drew is now a highly trained professional in all areas of tree care. He knows the biology of trees, he knows which diseases and pests attack trees, and he knows proper pruning techniques, among many other areas of essential tree care knowledge.

ISA Certification is valid for three years; Certified Arborists must continue their education by earning 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the end of each three-year period.

We are proud of Drew and his great accomplishment.