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TREE FAQ

Why did I get a letter about having dead trees on my property? I have cut down every tree already because of the pine beetle infestation. The tree survey was done by an independent environmental specialist in September of 2007. If you feel that you received a letter in error, because the dead trees near your home are on right-of-way or a neighbor’s property, please return your tree plan form indicating this situation. Also, many owner’s may have continued their tree cutting after the survey was conducted. These situations should be covered on the owner’s tree removal plans.

Will someone come to my property to mark the trees I need to cut? When the environmental specialist noted problem trees on individuals’ properties, he noted only obvious standing dead trees. Columbine Lake personnel or contractors will not go onto private property to mark trees. If homeowners would like someone from Columbine Lake to accompany them to identify problem trees, please contact the office to make arrangements to meet at a specific time later in the spring.

I’ve been spraying my trees every year. Why are they still dying? Spraying lodgepole pine trees with a chemical may help them to resist the pine beetle, but it does not immunize them from infestation. There maybe many reasons why spraying might not have worked: too many beetles in the area, beetles attacking trees at a higher and higher level above the ground, inadequate spraying procedures.

I have cut down all the dead trees on my property, but I’m sure some others could die before next September. How will you know which trees I have cut? I don’t want to be financially liable when I have in fact cut trees as required. 

The purpose of the Columbine Lake tree policy is to rid our community of the fire and property/life hazard of dead trees, and also allow a new, healthy growth of trees to thrive. It is understood that this goal will not be achieved in one year, and that trees will continue to sicken and die. What we’re looking for is a continuing effort to dispose of dead and down trees and slash.

 

Can Columbine Lake staff recommend a good tree cutter? The Columbine Lake website includes a list of tree removal services. The office will not recommend any particular service. Owners may wish to talk to other owners on their recommendations.

 

I have one large dead tree on my property. I can’t get any of the tree services to even return my phone calls for only one tree. What should I do?

The purpose of the Columbine Lake tree policy is to rid our community of the fire and property/life hazard of dead trees, and also allow a new, healthy growth of trees to thrive. It is understood that this goal will not be achieved in one year, and that trees will continue to sicken and die. What we’re looking for is a continuing effort to dispose of dead and down trees and slash.

 

Can Columbine Lake staff recommend a good tree cutter?

The Columbine Lake website includes a list of tree removal services. The office will not recommend any particular service. Owners may wish to talk to other owners on their recommendations.

 

I have one large dead tree on my property. I can’t get any of the tree services to even return my phone calls for only one tree. What should I do?

 

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