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March 10, 2023From The Arborist’s Desk: Florida Slash Pine
Did you know that the tree that we remove for you, is not at its end of usefulness or going to waste. After removal, the removed tree can have many lives depending on the manner of disposal. For instance, the Florida Slash Pine commonly known in the lumber industry as yellow pine or knotty pine, is commonly used in furniture manufacturing. However, because of the sap content it is extremely hard to dry in Florida. Most land clearing companies, if using the wood for manufacturing, send the logs out of state to dryer climate. If you are keeping the wood in this climate you are required to use a kiln to heat and de-humidify as air drying the wood is not effective. Failure to do so will cause cracks and warping, causing the wood to be unusable or hard to work with.
How can Simply Trees Help?
We deliver chipped mulch, primarily from oak, maple, pine, and other hardwoods to customers, schools, and community gardens for land enrichment. If unsuitable for enrichment, it serves as compression mulch for pathways or travel routes. Diseased wood undergoes proper waste site disposal for management.
Palm debris isn’t suitable for mulching. We will dispose of this waste at designated yard waste sites for decomposition. We will donate usable logs to local businesses for various purposes like manufacturing, art work, and other creative uses.
Imagine the legacy of an old oak living on in your backyard as an Adirondack chair or dining room table! What a wonderful thought to cherish.
Simply Trees is always try to maintain and preserve your trees. However, if a tree needs removal, we ensure it finds a new purpose and life! Think about donating for manufacture, art sculpting or other.
Live on Tree!
Fun Fact: Slash Pines earned their name in the past as sailors would visit the trees, cut a large v-notch into tree, and then collect the sap for use in the shipyards.
By: Paul Warinner
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