I'm sure most people have seen the 'leaning tower of tree' in front of the YMCA. As an arborist, I can't help but look at it every time I go by. It was pushed over by the the rain and wind associated with Superstorm Sandy. That was almost a year and a half ago. Why hasn't something been done about it? I can restore that tree to an upright position, and I sent a proposal to the Y, but I never heard back from them. It's not a cheap project, but most landscapers/arborists can't do it properly. I've done it before.
I'm guessing my quote was too much, and that's fine, but they haven't paid anyone else to simply cut it down. I wish I could figure out what's going on. If they remove it and replace it with another tree, it will either be a tiny tree in comparison to the one next to it, or it would cost them a couple thousand dollars (if they can find one) to replace it with a similar size/species of tree.
The best time to return it to the upright position is either the fall or the spring, while the soil's wet, and the leaves are off it. The window of opportunity to do it this spring will open soon, but it will only last a month or so. The only other options are to stare at it for another 6 months, or cut it down.
If any of you are members of the Y, and would like to see this tree saved, maybe you could inform the leadership that my offer is still on the table. Maybe if money is the issue, some enterprising members could donate some to the project, or have a fundraiser, or simply pay my company to do it. We could coordinate with the Y if need be.
I'm not ashamed to be lobbying for the work. It's what I do. And no one else seems to want the task. I'm not upset, just more confused than anything. If anyone has questions (other than my super secret way of doing this
), please feel free to ask.John Palmer