Unidentified Droppings - click once to supersizeHi all,
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Certain CV Unit owners do not like the fact that this view is outside of their window.
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They are very serious about this, and I can hardly keep from laughing when they relate the "psychological trauma" they are suffering when viewing this scene while eating dinner.
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They want the Association to engage a contractor to bring a Hi-Lift (about 40 feet high) and "file/grind this 12 inch diameter Pine Tree trunk to a sharp point" So that the offending creature; probably a Raccoon, will find it difficult to deposit it's offerings.
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Do you think that the Association should pay for this; and mind you this will be an expensive project, as I have one proposal over $1000.00. Would I be on shaky ground suggesting that the Unit Owner pay for this, as they are the only ones that can see it?
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Comments appreciated.
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Dave Israel
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Comments appreciated.
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Dave Israel
17 comments:
OK Dave. What's the poop?
Dave, how high is the stump? Is the deposit still there after the rain?
Is this like this all the time? You might have two options, one maybe have a tree man come in and maybe spray to keep the creatures away ( maybe someone could go to home depot to see if there is a spray)or take a vote with your board and see what the determination is. Get 3 estimates and then have it grinded out!
Hi All,
I did not make it clear, this "Stump" is 40 feet above grade.
So grinding it out, or for that matter, spraying the top is not an option over the long term.
If it is a Raccoon however, spraying the base of the tree trunk with Coyote urine, may indeed dissuade the Raccoon from climbing the tree to reach it's toilet.
research indicates that the Coyote is a natural enemy-predator of the Raccoon, thus the spray might work, thanks for the idea.
As for the rain "flushing" it away, we had high hopes, but no soap!
Dave Israel
In Florida, unit owners are not entitled to the preservation of a view i.e. from a newly contructed building blocking an ocean view or from trees or growing foliage which may do the same- famous case being the Fountainbleau and the swimming pool where the sun would be blocked by the construction of skyscraper in the adjoining property.
This court finding would similarly apply to the recent development of a 'sh**ty view' as well.
Lower cost would be to have critters trapped and relocated, see Fl Wildlife. Or borrow trap, sardines work well.
What planet are your objectors from! Maybe same one as people who are in a tizzy when there is one scuff mark on walkway.
Their minds are so pure thay cannot say manure. Its free manure, enjoy it.
I'm at a loss where is there a 40ft. hill in CV. What is above grade? Do you mean water? And so what!
Haven't you people lived near wild life before?
Hi A Nony Mouse
Mar 22, 2009 9:23:00 AM,
To put this in simplest terms, this is a Pine tree whose top half was cut off because it was close to the building.
The photograph is of the top of said pine tree which is about 40 feet above ground level (Grade).
Dave Israel
Perhaps if you trim the tree a bit further and paint it with tar or the equivalent the problem with go away.
Betcha’ part of the reason for trimming the tree was because those people wanted a view!!
Tanglefoot would stay sticky longer than tar, or try a board with spikes.
Raccoon traps should be set late in the summer to avoid separating females from their young.
Anonmnous Mar 22 6:59 is probably correct. We have such a case in my community.
In the area of our community there are probably a dozen of the same tree being pruned by thinning. All are being done by the same Duffy Inc.However in my community the same tree adjacent to the Association Presidents unit is topped by a good 10 ft every year by the same Duffy Inc.
Does the Association President have the write to order such a trimming?
I cannot imagine any reason to be thinning Norfolk Pines, except as a moneymaker for Duffy. Norfolk Pines are occasionally topped because the tops can break off in hurricanes. PBPZ&Landscaping can give you all their regulations on trimming, thinning etc. for healthy trees.
I cannot answer president’s right question. Does your Board have a landscape cmte? Are they getting 3 prices for each job. (Remember I found licensed and insured tree workers at less than ½ Duffy prices.)
Norfolks are cheap exotics that were placed in S FL by developers years ago when the trees were small and looked cute. The tall monsters that exist today should all be removed as (1) they are non native, (2) are lightning rods, and (3) snap and crash on your roof during wind storms.
Elaine b...could you give me that name of the tree company...Would be greatly appreciated...THANK YOU
From 2/24/09: I got 4 estimates from licensed and insured tree services for complete removal of 5 dead orange trees. Best price Jim’s Tree Service 561 603 4727, see Pennysaver. They did a superb job and cleanup. They have a radio controlled heavy equipment stump grinder, it is neat to see it trundle around by itself, the worker can stand in the shade with the controls.
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