tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13736452269481389982024-03-13T23:46:03.763-07:00Tree TreasuresTrees are wondrous resources with symbolic meaning...
12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-71676979602398928972014-05-28T19:31:00.001-07:002014-06-06T19:41:55.624-07:00Tree 'rich'ness<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">“To be poor and be without trees, is to be the most starved human being in the world. To be poor and have trees, is to be completely rich in ways that money can never buy.” </span><br />
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carpenter, to plant trees, to fell trees, to ride, to fish, to hunt, to feed
chickens, to play the piano, to take photographs, to build a house, to cook, to
sew, to trim hats, to mend motor bicycles? All of these things are work
to somebody, and all of them are play to somebody. There are in fact very
few activities which cannot be classed either as work or play according as you
choose to regard them."</span><br />
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like to tell people that trees are organic, natural, and, most importantly,
renewable,” says the 61-year-old rocker. They give us materials for buildings
and books. They clean our air and our water. They shelter wildlife. That’s just
for starters. Did he mention jobs, too? He turns serious when he talks about
this. He wants to get through, to make people see. He knows some think using
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At www.Livingakers.com, we thrive on tree creativity. Trees represent nature, and we represent trees in our gifts. Come join us and take a look. Give us ideas! We want to grow!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-82978038516042339202014-03-16T19:37:00.001-07:002014-09-24T19:01:54.393-07:00Mushrooms at your fingertips<b>Inoculating small logs at our tree farm with Shitake mushrooms spores pays off a few months later.</b><br />
<b>Sound different? Difficult? We were clueless the first time we heard about this, but found information and learned just how amazingly easy and inexpensive it is- really.</b><br />
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<i>During a tour at one of the Missouri Forest and Woodlands Association conferences for tree farmers, was a family farm where some short logs were propped up in a row on their place. There were mushrooms popping out all over them! He told us briefly that he cut some logs, drilled holes, and the kids put spores in, covering each with wax. Well, that still sounded a bit foreign to us. The very same afternoon, the University Extension center, which is a partner with the Missouri Conservation Department, had some brochure handouts on ... would you know? GROWING SHITAKE MUSHROOMS!!! </i><br />
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THE place referenced to get spores is <a href="http://www.fieldforest.net/" target="_blank">Field & Forest</a>. They are real experts, with a large variety of mushrooms, advice, starter kits, tips, tricks and more. So, we ordered spores and got started when the weather was right. First, the logs we cut were approximately 6" White Oak (because size matters.) They need to be fresh cut for moisture, and the bark on Oak doesn't disintegrate as much as other barks, so that the moisture is kept in the log.<br />
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This year, we filled with "thimble spores". First, the hole is drilled with a special bit, fitted for the spore. The tray shown in photo 2 contains the spores, shaped like a thimble. They are pre-measured, so just insert, press in, making sure the styrofoam is secure. VERY SIMPLE<br />
As I mentioned earlier, we have tried other methods, which also are not difficult at all. We just like trying different ways, then comparing the process and results.<br />
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I recommend you check out <a href="http://www.fieldforest.net/" target="_blank">Field & Forest</a>, as they have more information than I can possibly begin to offer here in a blog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 15.1999998092651px;">7 months later, in September, 2014, we had these show up one day. This was after a few days of cooler weather and some rain. These are about the size of a quarter. In 2-3 days, they were the size of a hamburger bun and DELICIOUS!!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">At Livingakers.com, we are proud to live sustainable, utilizing all that God-given nature has provided. Trees are our passion. They inspire us. See what tree gift and items can be created!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-68415218137607419192014-02-10T17:12:00.001-08:002015-02-14T13:38:45.038-08:00Life needs Trees<span class="text Gen-1-12"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #5e86a1; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Did you know that 1.6 billion people, including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihood?</strong></span><br />
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<span class="text Gen-1-12"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Winter has been long and cold... colder for longer than winters previous. It has made life a bit harder for us. The hardships of season are part of life, and so are trees. Life needs trees. When the weather makes things really hard for us, imagine how much harder is it for trees? These stalwart creations of God are symbols for strength, reminding us to 'stand tall' and stay strong. They manage to continue on in all types of storms, so I take it that means we should, too (proverbially speaking).</span></span><br />
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The constant cold and dismal winter weather can be daunting and wear down our energy and desire to keep going. We know, though, that Spring will be here again. Working to get past the wait will make it all the more worthwhile when it does finally arrive. </div>
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Our family of Living Akers are fortunate to live in the country, where we depend on the trees and what nature provides. This winter, trees have also suffered from the harsh cold, but yet provided the very necessity of warmth from wood. Yes, sadly, they don't all make it, but at least they can be productive, even at the end. Harvesting the wood is hard work, though, getting out in the snow to cut, stack and haul it. On the other hand, it can be very invigorating and excellent exercise! </div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">In mid-Missouri, generations have known it simply as “The Big Tree.”</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">With a 140-foot crown spread, the nearly 100-foot tall bur oak located just off the Katy Trail near McBaine is a contender as a national champion. Most evenings, dozens of visitors to the tree take in the beauty of the countryside and gaze at grandeur of the McBaine Bur Oak. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">But as the sprawling giant is closing in on its 400th birthday, the tree is showing its age. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">“The last few years I have seen the tree in decline and that is why we are stepping up once again to help this treasure,” says William Spradley, owner and president of </span><a href="http://www.treesforestsandlandscapes.com/" style="color: #9d361c; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="">Trees, Forests and Landscapes</a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">. “I have a passion for large trees and this being one of the biggest nationally somebody needed to come forward to give the tree some much-needed care.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Open Sans; font-size: x-small;"><b>I doubt if they predicted how harsh this winter will be, but one thing's for sure; the care and attention this tree received came just in the nick of time! We'll see come Spring how much affect the extra attention had on this majestic tree.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Open Sans; font-size: x-small;"><b>If you own property (it doesn't matter the number of acres), then consider the importance of managing it, so that what is grown is healthy, desirable, productive, in order to be passed on to future generations. Yes, information is needed, some labor to be done, but isn't it worth it? Not sure where to start? There is help. You could start here: </b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.forestfoundation.org/about-american-forest-foundation" target="_blank">American Forest Foundation</a>"...there are close to 23 million forest owners in the United States, owning 282 million acres of forest land. That’s more forestland than is owned by the federal government or the forest products industry—the size of all the states along the eastern seaboard from Maine to Georgia. <span style="font-size: 12px;">The initial 2011 data indicates that very few woodland owners know about programs that can help them improve their management of their woodlands."</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are proud to be part of the American Forest owners, Tree Farm Systems and Missouri Walnut Council. Even in this harsh winter, we care for our trees. While inside in the warm, we created some new tree gifts. Tell us what you think! <a href="http://www.livingakers.com/" target="_blank">Living Akers</a>. We selected Missouri Walnut for its beautiful grain and high quality to make our brand item: Family Treasure Boxes are wonderful gifts for Christmas or weddings. Up to 5 of the small "Baby Treasure" boxes fit inside. </span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-89797207277422733862013-12-15T19:07:00.000-08:002015-02-14T13:37:13.431-08:00Here's Your Sign- in Trees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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or do they?<br />
History is recorded in trees, if you read the signs.</div>
Ever carved your initials (or your undying love for another) in a tree?There are a multitude of variations, depending on the types of trees, the size of trees, and the messages presented in many different types of 'signs'. <br />
These are called <i>arborglyphs.</i><br />
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Many years ago, I went back-backing in the Rocky Mountains outside of Sante Fe, New Mexico. At this high altitude, Aspen trees are everywhere, and so are the messages carved in these specially unique trees with white bark. If only back then, we had such a thing as a 'pocket' camera, but alas, I have the memories. Once I started reminiscing about all those 'signs' and messages carved in Aspen trees, I wanted to find out more. Luckily, nowadays-- you can find anything on the internet!</h4>
There is history in the 'signs' of trees. This article; "Reading the Trees" provides information following an archaeological study. <i>"Nicole Smith, Education and Outreach Project Director for the San Juan Mountain Association, directed the identification and documentation of arborglyphs on a stretch of the Pine Piedra Trail. The 2001-2004 research project, funded by the Colorado State Historical Fund." </i><br />
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I ran across these posts in Waymarking.com. VERY cool! For example:</div>
<i>"This is a small cemetery for the Butler family in Morgan County Indiana, north of the town of Paragon." </i><br />
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I find it very interesting when I consider that signs of the past left in trees could be markers of history. It kind of makes you wonder how long the 'sign' in a tree can last? Longer than a ghost town like this one:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 19.488636016845703px;"><i>"Steubenville, Indiana of Randolph County was officially plated on the day before Christmas in 1839. It only had three or four homes even in its heyday."</i></span><br />
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So, we know from history that towns may or not live long...<br />
Have you ever wondered how long a tree can live? (They <u>do</u> represent life, sort of as a parallel to human life.) Well... the Guiness World Book of Records has METHUSULAH= listed as the world's largest living tree! (Just more interesting info I found on "waymarking.com"). Would you believe <i>"Earth's oldest living inhabitant "Methuselah" has reached the age of 4,768 years?"</i><br />
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There are even more stories of tree 'signs'. Military veterans have reported messages in trees. <br />
Remember the "YELLOW RIBBON"? <i>I<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">n the </span><a href="http://www.ask.com/wiki/United_States?qsrc=3044" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #3300b5; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-decoration: none;" title="United States">United States</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"> military, the symbol of the yellow ribbon is used in a popular marching song. The first version copyrighted was the 1917 version by George A. Norton, which he titled '</span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Round Her Neck She Wears a Yeller Ribbon" (For Her Lover Who Is Far, Far Away).</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"> Ask.com</span> </i> <br />
There was a big hit song in the '70's- "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Tony Orlando. It was about a man returning home from prison who asked his girl to tie a yellow ribbon if she still wanted him, and when he arrived, a 100 ribbons were tied to the tree. <br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NCZ4l8FCFc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NCZ4l8FCFc</a><br />
It caused some controversy because it glorified a criminal- not a soldier. <br />
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That's all beside the point--- I want to bring the attention to the TREE. Why an OAK? Because among common species, they have the most resiliency and longevity. You can count on the Oak Tree being there after long, hard years away. THAT is just another reason why trees are so important. What they stand for, long lasting love... and so much more.<br />
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The gifts we design at livingakers.com have that in mind.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-15424398360973984692013-08-07T11:31:00.000-07:002013-08-07T12:02:39.372-07:00From forest to garden<h2 class="module_title">
Forest to Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cedars are sometimes seen as a weedy tree, but it has the potential to
become a tree with beautiful, scented wood. Cedars actually have many
beneficial uses; the colorful wood is great for making outdoor furniture and
special wooden gifts, cedar shavings are used for pet cages to help
cover aroma. Farms have cedar fence posts because the red wood does not
rot. My husband (born and raised woodsman) was cutting quite a bit of
cedar, so I decided to utilize some of this unique wood in my garden.
The chickens were becoming kind of a nuisance, kicking the dirt out when
they scratch around for bugs. Part of the plan is that the scent of
cedar will repel some bugs, therefore, not attracting the chickens so
much, plus, it will be a barrier that keeps the dirt in. All good for
the flowers...and me, so I can avoid the frustration and enjoy the
beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here is a sample of a 'scrubby shrub' cedar, but years later, could
become an impressive tree with a unique wood. The average height of
Cedar depends on altitude, soil, moisture, sunlight, etc. Here in the
Midwest, in good conditions, they can grow (like the large one shown in
this photo) to over 70 feet. Unfortunately, many cedars sprout in
fencerows or pasture, becoming a weedy brush, undesirable to farmers and
landowners. If it grows in soil that is too dry, the trunk will become
hollow which renders the wood only good for shavings. We got lucky with a
harvest this year... found some large trees with high quality wood.</span></span></div>
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From magnificent tree to log </h2>
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has decent quality wood. This one sure did. After topped, the log was
44 feet in length, and on the large end measured 16 inches diameter.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Have you ever heard the saying about the rings in a tree telling it's
age? Just for fun, I counted the rings in this log. Counting was harder
than I thought, since these are not perfect circles, (and I kept losing
track). I counted 85, but I'm not absolutely certain- just pretty darn
close. The distance between the rings vary greatly. This means that some
years held more growth than others. Last year the drought was so bad, I
can't even make out a line. There are a few lines farther apart than
others that indicate those must have been good years. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I wish you could smell this cedar sawdust. Mmmm... indescribable. Kind
of pine, sort of sweet, nothing else but the scent of cedar. We took
some of this and put it in the chicken house for this spring's hatch. It
worked out well for keeping down the smell, as well as absorbing
moisture. Cleaning is easy, because when it's wet, it scoops nice, and
not too heavy. It is used commonly in pet cages, and as mulch. My
mother-in-law's strawberry patch loved it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I kept looking for garden edging, but just couldn't find any that was
sturdy enough for my purpose. Since our cedar was plentiful, this ended
up a perfect solution. I used some of the boards that varied in width,
cut a point in the middle of the wider ones, and an angle point on the
narrow. I mixed the wider pieces with a narrow piece in a pattern that
gives it a rustic sort of appearance. The wider double slant with
middle-point pieces are 18" and the narrower one slant pieces are 16",
placed 6" into the ground. I used a narrow spade which worked well to
place the pieces where they butted up to each other tight. An experiment
that turned out well. Pretty and practical.</span><br />
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From tree to trim</h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Of course, Cedar is not readily available everywhere, but practically
any wood could be used. As I mentioned, Cedar does not decay like other
wood, and being in the pine family, has oil and scent that manages to
repel pests. Any pine would work, as long as it is treated, especially
the portion that goes into the ground. The color of the Cedar is what
attracted me, also. It does turn grayish color with time, but the scent
comes thru whenever it rains. I also should mention that the length of
my flower bed is 48 feet, so there was A LOT of digging to place these.
It's a good thing that the idea paid off- looks good, frugal and
sustainable- can't ask for more.</span></span></div>
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Saplings of thousands of varieties are at any nursery. The really hard part is to pick one. (hmm...could be more difficult than getting only one pair of shoes at a bogo sale.) Seriously, though, I can point you in the right direction: <a href="http://www.fknursery.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm">http://www.fknursery.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm</a> Forest Keeling has very helpful, valuable information: <br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><i>"Forrest Keeling Nursery and RPM®: We work with nature to produce superior plants.</i></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><i><b>Trees are beautiful, but they can also,</b>
* provide food and shelter for watchable wildlife.
* reduce your heating and cooling costs.
* help clean the air.
* add beauty and value to your home.
Tree planting can be a significant investment in money, resources and
time. Proper selection is important and can make a difference in whether
or not you achieve your planting goals. <b>The right tree will provide you with years of enjoyment as well as significantly increase the value of your property."</b></i></span>
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Here are some suggestions that might help in selecting a tree. </h2>
Before you plant one, there is a lot to consider. What kind of soil is there, and how deep is it? <br />
Now, what kind of tree is best suited? Do you want it to provide shade? Ornament? How much space does it have to grow? How much space does it need to grow? How fast will it grow?<br />
Are there any power lines near overhead? Could there be water lines or underground cable? Even if you won't be digging up cable or pipe close to where the tree is to be planted, if there are lines or cable nearby, later the roots could cause problems as they grow. A couple months ago, my daughter was house hunting and was about to put a bid on one, but the inspector found out in the yard roots that had grown around the sewer line, which caused it to back up in the basement. These roots were on a stump from a tree no longer even standing.<br />
That brings up another consideration, if you want to plant a new tree where an old one used to be, there will be old roots. It won't hurt the new tree, but it could make digging difficult. Just saying, it really depends on how long the old tree has been gone, and how big it was before it fell or was cut down. <br />
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Perhaps you have property with several acres that you would like to plant more trees or different trees for better woods & forest management. The same things as above need to be considered, but on a much larger scale. The American Forest Foundation, and many other organizations, especially your conservation department, have fantastic resources to assist you in effective land management.<br />
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This article on the American Forest Foundation website provides information on; soil, types of soil, terrain, water table, climate, other vegetation, and how to make goals for improving your land. <a href="http://mylandplan.org/content/how-choose-trees-your-land-0">http://mylandplan.org/content/how-choose-trees-your-land-0</a><br />
Here in Missouri, our Department of Conservation considers it very important to educate, therefore, they also provide a wealth of information regarding just about 'anything forest'. For example; in this brochure on how to plant a tree; very specific instructions so that student or adult can easily follow: <br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">Dig a pit at least twice the diameter of the root ball and deep enough to place the root flare even with (or up to1 inch higher than) the soil line. Place the tree in the hole, taking care to handle it by the root ball—not by the trunk. In order to prevent settling after planting, make sure the root ball or container soil rests on solid </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">ground—not fill dirt. Carefully cut the twine wrapped around the stem at the top of the root ball. Be sure to remove the following: </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">1. All excess soil on top of the ball, exposing just the root flare (see Figure 2)</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">2. Burlap from the top half of the root ball to prevent wicking of moisture from the soil </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">3. Any container holding the root system</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">4. The wire basket from around the root ball</span></i></div>
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At <a href="http://www.livingakers.com/" target="_blank">www.livingakers.com </a>we are proud members of the American Tree Farm System as well as the Forest & Woodland Association of Missouri. We strive to find quality products made from quality wood. We love trees and also find tree treasures that others would appreciate. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-56670117298805037542013-04-04T19:41:00.001-07:002015-02-14T13:40:26.560-08:00Trees are everywhere<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How often are trees used as a logo?</h2>
Just for fun, I googled that question and got 143,000,000 results. Way more than I ever considered. Perhaps a more appropriate question would be WHY trees are so popular as logos. Because they have significance in all aspects of life, success, growth, stability, history and more. I started noticing how many companies use trees as logos when I began my business finding and producing products made from trees or about trees. Everywhere I go, I see tree logos on billboards, at companies on awnings. Could this mean that we humans appreciate this important piece of nature? In a way, it has become a symbol of incorporated (business) forests. Maybe we should pay attention to our nations forests... we do...<br />
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The American Forest Foundation has a mission: "to ensure the sustainability of America's family forests for present and future generations in conjunction with out strategic partners." If you appreciate nature and your land, perhaps you consider how important it is to manage it, and here is help: <span style="background-color: white; color: #000011; font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="color: #000011; font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">https://www.forestfoundation.org/our-focus</span></span></h2>
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In Missouri, we rely on the Forest and Woodland Association, a partner of the American Forest Foundation. They offer a wealth of information, through members sharing their experience and knowledge. Most states have land owner Tree Farm Systems.. check yours out!</h2>
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Try going one full day without using a product derived from a tree.<br />
You won’t be able to use a pencil or paper or sit on your couch or at
a desk. You won’t be able to check the mail or drink coffee while
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Trees are important for everyone around the world, and now the U.N. has designated every March 21 as the <a href="http://www.fao.org/forestry/international-day-of-forests/en/">International Day of Forests</a><br />
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To honor the "family tree", maybe for Mother's Day, mom deserves a specialty gift made from trees, such as a practical size, solid wood cutting board with her monogram, or maybe a beautiful stone tree pendant. Feel free to browse at <a href="http://www.livingakers.com/">www.livingakers.com</a>.<br />
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We at LivingAkers.com are proud members of the American and Missouri Tree Farm System. Promoting sustainable forest and timber growth is essential to the ecological system. Trees are vulnerable to the elements of nature, just as they are resistant (to an extent) to harsh elements of nature. It is our duty to nuture healthy growth by managing the elements as best we can, in turn, the rewarding benefits from trees is potentially endless.</div>
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"Missouri’s 359,000 private woodland landowners manage 83 percent of the woodlands in Missouri. This management takes on many forms; from letting woodlands grow naturally to thinning trees for improved growth and better conditions for desired wildlife." <a href="https://www.forestandwoodland.org/about.php">https://www.forestandwoodland.org/about.php</a><br />
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The industry of forest products is huge. What's interesting to consider, is that it actually has been around as long as mankind. Wood was used for fire to cook and warmth, fallen trees were cut into usable pieces to build structures. As tools became refined, the products made from wood became refined. This industry in Missouri alone- (just 1 state out of our 50)- contributes approximately $5.7 billion to the economy and supports 31,700 jobs. <a href="http://www.moforest.org/" target="_blank">http://www.moforest.org/</a><br />
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Appreciation runs deep for what the land of this country provides. TREES ARE A RENEWABLE RESOURCE and require effective harvest and growth management. The show on the History channel; Ax Men portrays a mixed message. This industry is not about men doing dangerous work, arguing and fighting- it's about performing a huge productive task for land management and conservation- when done using ethics to preserve the land and forests. <br />
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<i>J.M. Browning said. “The reason we wanted to do the show was to let the people know what is going on in the timberlands. Because some of these are state timber, which belongs to everyone in Oregon. We wanted them to know that the loggers were professional. We go through some schooling and there’s a lot of laws to abide by and there’s an awful lot of planning that goes into planting trees.</i><br />
<i>“So many people don’t know it, but it’s been a law for a long time to plant trees and they have a year to do it in. We wanted people to know those kinds of things, that there’s more out there to protect than endangered species. There’s the unendangered species. The bears, the cougars, the deer and the elk, and a lot of critters that live out in the woods. And these clear cuts are basically their only way of having feed because these animals cannot live in a full canopy forest.</i><br />
<i>“We’ve gotten a lot of letters from people saying they really appreciated this show or that show because we were putting logs in a stream or working in a protected wetland and they didn’t know things like that happened in the woods.”</i><br />
<i>Browning’s biography on the History Channel’s website, under the title “The King of the Mountain” states: “Browning Logging is now and has always been ‘the one to beat.’ Known for hiring the best men, putting them to work on the best equipment and expecting miracles in return, owner Jay Browning has built his million-dollar empire over decades of hard work and personal sacrifice.”</i><br />
<a href="http://www.dailyastorian.com/free/ax-men-spill-secrets/article_44f90a5a-c20d-11e1-b48c-001a4bcf887a.html">http://www.dailyastorian.com/free/ax-men-spill-secrets/article_44f90a5a-c20d-11e1-b48c-001a4bcf887a.html</a><br />
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The tree becomes a log which becomes lumber which eventually becomes something created from someone's imagination. As simple as that sounds, it stretches the imagination HOW that comes about - after a tree has spent 25+ years growing for a purpose that can potentially become a product that lasts for centuries.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-49424235905151368812013-02-12T17:19:00.000-08:002013-02-12T17:19:10.996-08:00Trees in the horizon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If the horizon catches our attention, it means that we are looking forward. Add trees to the view, and it enhances our part in the scope of nature. <br />
There is something mysterious about the fortitude and stalwart figures trees represent.<br />
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We become a part of that... symbolic essence of trees. Regardless of the season, we adapt, just as leaves turn, fall, bud and turn green, changes occur year after year. The tree's roots continue to expand and strengthen foundations.<br />
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We can't see the roots, but we know they are there. A trunk gains its strength from roots, their longevity and potential dimensions are determined with time. Similar to the life of humans, our roots have longevity, but are subject to interruptions ...caused by nature or man. But hopefully, growth continues, carrying a family's roots from member to member, touching ends, joining together to strengthen the trunk.<br />
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<i>"To be without trees would, in the most literal way, to be without our roots." </i><br />
― <a href="http://www.blogger.com/author/show/225958.Richard_Mabey"><u><span style="color: blue;">Richard Mabey</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/work/quotes/2239540"><i><u><span style="color: blue;">Beechcombings: The Narratives of Trees</span></u></i></a><br />
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We have some natural stone pendants to be worn as tree tributes.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666992342374564153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373645226948138998.post-20512569907599084242013-01-15T16:54:00.002-08:002013-09-27T18:56:35.827-07:00Trees are fascinating, known for their symbolic meanings. They represent strength, growth, family, and most of all- life and all that that implies. <br />
Strength is portrayed by the incredible ability they show by overcoming storms, wind and the forces of nature. They are nature- itself, enduring the forces but giving back to nature at the same time.<br />
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<i>"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. " <br />
― </i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/author/show/219075.Franklin_D_Roosevelt"><i><u><span style="color: blue;">Franklin D. Roosevelt</span></u></i></a><br />
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<i> </i><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Trees carry out process of respiration in which CO<sub>2</sub>
is utilized. That is, they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and store the
carbon in their roots, trunks, branches and leaves. Fifty percent of a tree by
weight is carbon. Thus, if the number of trees is increased, more CO<sub>2</sub>
will be consumed and the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will reduce.”
WHAT THIS MEANS IS; “Trees breathe in carbon dioxide and
breathe out oxygen so if the level of trees goes down the
amount of carbon dioxide goes up. But if we have more trees they take the
carbon dioxide and give us the oxygen.” </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_trees_reduce_the_amount_of_Carbon_dioxide_in_the_atmosphere" target="_blank">http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_<wbr></wbr>do_trees_reduce_the_amount_of_<wbr></wbr>Carbon_dioxide_in_the_<wbr></wbr>atmosphere</a></span></span><br />
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