The Texas Houseadded a potential wrinkle to Gov. Greg Abbott's special session agenda on Thursday, givingearly approval toa bill that would allow property owners to plant new trees to offsetmunicipalfees fortree removal on their land.

The initial 132-11 vote on House Bill 7, a compromise between builder groups and conservationists,is a replica of legislation from this spring'sregular legislativesession that Abbott ultimately vetoed,saying thebill did not go far enough.His preference: barring cities altogether from regulating what residential homeowners do with trees on their property.

I believe we can do better for private property owners in the upcoming special session, Abbott wrote in his veto notice.

Thursday's vote is yet anothersignal that the House is open to charting its own course on Abbott's 20-item special session agenda. Leadership in that chamber wasn't thrilled to be coming back for another legislative session anyway, after putting a fork in this spring's efforts by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Senate to pass a bill restricting bathroom use among transgender Texans.

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The vote also puts the lower chamber atodds with the Senates efforts to take on local tree ordinances, which exist in more than 50 cities in Texas.

The upper chamber narrowly passed a bill on Wednesday that aligns with Abbott's wishes; under that measure, which is opposed by conservationists and municipal officials, cities couldstill regulate tree-cutting on large-scale residential and commercial projects.

A similar version, authored by Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin,is stuck in the House Urban Affairs Committee and it could stay there.

Well, since we passed [HB 7], I dont see it as likely that Ill bring it up, said state Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston and the chair of the committee.

State Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont and the author of HB 7, said the bill was the result of months of negotiations between developers, conservationists and city officials.He said his bill and laws that go further to undercut local tree ordinances could coexist.

This isnt a Republican or Democrat bill, this isnt a liberal or conservative bill, this is where people choose to live, Phelan said at a Tuesday committee hearing. They know its there when they decide to live there.

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ButThursday's Housevote on HB 7 stoked concerns from some of the lower chamber's mostconservative Republicans, who say theyfear HouseSpeakerJoe Straus is intentionally obstructing Abbotts special session agenda.Straus has repeatedly said he is conducting business in the House as he would during a regular session.

"I support the 20 items on the governor's call and am disappointed that the speaker has chosen to obstruct by stalling and moving bills that are outside the scope of the call," said state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, R-Irving, who voted against HB 7. He voted in favor of the same legislation during the regular session.

Phelan ackowledges his bill is a compromise but urged the House to act on legislation he said will provide much-needed relief to developers and builders across Texas. The bill must still pass one more vote in the House.

Not everyone got what they wanted, he said.

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Snellvilles mayor and City Council updated an ordinance recently making the penalty for unwarranted tree removal by commercial property owners tougher on the purse strings.

The fine for cutting down trees without permission was previously $356 per tree, per day. Under the new measure, violators will pay $995 per tree, per day.

In spite of Snellvilles long-standing ordinances prohibiting the arbitrary removal of trees, we have recently had some violations of those ordinances, Councilman Dave Emanuel said of the ordinance. While some violators plead ignorance, I believe they were in fact subscribing to the philosophy that its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. It may be easier, but it will become a lot more expensive. We will also be updating all business property owners of our revised tree removal requirements and fine amount. Our intent is not to raise revenue, but to preserve our trees.

For the ordinance is to be successful, residents must notify the city if they see suspicious tree cutting at a local business, noted Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Bender.

Report suspicious tree removal to Snellville Planning Department at 770-985-3513.

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Tree removal over homes and near electrical wires is the most dangerous job performed by a tree service company. Giroud Tree and Lawn offers 10 Tips to help Philadelphia homeowners hire a safe and reliable tree removal service.

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When storms strike or a tree dies, homeowners inevitably have to deal the tough decision of hiring a tree removal company. Considered the most dangerous job performed by a tree service company, tree removal requires professionals with the knowledge and equipment to safely remove trees even in the most challenging locations. Giroud Tree and Lawn provides 10 tips homeowners can use to hire a reliable tree removal service to do the job right.

Choosing a tree removal company is a decision that can spell disaster or delight for a homeowner. The following questions will help in selecting a tree removal service that can perform the job safely and fit the homeowner's needs.

1.Experience: What experience does the company have in large tree removals; especially where a tree is positioned close to a house, fencing, or electrical power lines?2.Professionalism: Does company representative arrive on time for his appointment, dressed professionally with Company identification?3.Certifications: Is the Company representative an ISA Certified Arborist? Is the tree removal crew EHAP certified to work around electrical hazards?4.Safety: How will the property be protected from damage during the tree removal? Does the company employ crew members who are Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSP)?5.Best Practices: Will the job be done according to ANSI A300 standards; the best practices in the industry? 6.Insurance: Does the company have a "Certificate of Insurance" that covers worker's compensation, property damage and at least $2,000,000 business liability in case of accidents? 7.Security: Does the Company do criminal background checks and drug test its employees?8.Crew Qualifications: Are personnel trained to work around electrical hazards? Does the company require its crew members to participate in continuing education and training in the latest techniques and safe working procedures?9.Track Record: Does the Company have references that to check for work completed in the local area? What is the company's standing with consumer watchdogs like Angie's List and Better Business Bureau?10.Ethics: What is the Company's policy on handling problems and ensuring the client's complete satisfaction?

"As the video of a challenging removal near power lines on a busy street in Philadelphia shows, tree removal is a science of logistics, weights and angles," explains Rob Nagy, ISA Certified Arborist with Giroud Tree and Lawn. "The most qualified company will have deep experience in all parts of the tree removal operation. Price is always a consideration but it should not trump the company's ability to do the job safely."

Before starting work, tree removal crews who follow best practices will assess the work area. The crew will set up the job to maximize efficiency and prevent property damage. Finally, the crew must evaluate the proximity of the tree and workers to electrical lines. Tree crew members should be specially trained to work safely around electrical hazards. By federal law, a crew cannot work within 10 feet of a live electrical wire.

When the tree removal operation begins, the angles at which limbs are cut and the weight of each tree limb becomes critical. Limbs that look small from the ground can actually weigh more than the family car when they are cut and lowered from the tree. The tree crew must understand how each limb will behave when it swings free from the tree plus the rigging and equipment required to safely lower it to the ground.

Every tree removal has a unique set of challenges, concludes Rob Nagy. "When research on each company's capabilities is done before making a hiring decision, a homeowner is more likely to have the job done safely and be satisfied with the end result."

About Giroud Tree and Lawn Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, tree removal and lawn care programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal and traditional and 100% organic lawn programs to keep lawns healthy and green . Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company is Accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. The "Giroud Treework for Charity" program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company's service area. For more information, visit the company website at https://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

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Sewer repairs will block one Toledo street today and close lanes on another, the city transportation division announced.

Creekside Avenue will be closed just north of Sylvania Avenue, with no detour route posted, while Phillips Avenue will have lane restrictions between Haverhill Drive and Sylvania, officials said. Both projects are scheduled for completion by days end.

Also today, a Point Place tree-removal project postponed from last weekend will close 108th Street between 290th and 294th streets. That work also is scheduled to take one day to finish.

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Residents upset about the trees being cut down around the Barton Creek Country Club dont have much recourse at the course: the club is within Austins extraterritorial jurisdiction, and neither the city nor, with few exceptions, Travis County regulate what property owners can do with their trees there.

WatersMark neighborhood resident Debbie Courtney, who lives on the edge of the greens off of the golf course, said she was devastated to see a large oak near her home cut down.

They cut down a 100-year-old oak behind my house, Courtney said. They said it could cause problems with the greens, with fungus and stuff and the roots. Its all about making the turf better I felt a real kinship with this tree, and it wasnt discussed. I dont see the problem for the course; it wasnt that close to the greens. But theyre just whopping them all down.

Courtney is also on the architectural review committee of her neighborhood association, which is very strict about what residents can do with trees on their own properties, Courtney said. But they have no jurisdiction over Barton Creek Country Club.

I think its wrong, resident Sue Lowe said. I do understand having to keep the greens in shape, but they should have warned us. And I feel strongly that if they remove trees, they should replace them.

The club emailed its members a statement from its managing director David Jurcak, explaining that the taking down of the trees was necessary for the wellbeing of the course.

Over time, many of the trees on our golf courses began to impact the intended playability and proper conditions for turf growth, the statement reads. After much consultation and consideration, it was determined that in order to improve the playing experience some trees must be removed. It is simply impossible to grow grass under large canopies of shade.

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You may have heard the old saying about tree trimming that goes something like this "Trim trees anytime your saw is sharp." This may be true when it comes to removing broken and dead branches, but in many cases timing is very important.

Most flowering trees set their blossoms the year before they bloom. Therefore, they won't bloom if these flower buds are trimmed off the tree. The best rule is to always trim flowering trees within 3 weeks of when they finish blooming. That should prevent you from inadvertently removing buds containing next year's flower show.

Removing this Weeping Cherry branch in the Fall of the year removes the branch AND the 'flower show' for next Spring

Severely cutting back major branches causes weak growth in the form of multiple branches that grow straight up, ruining the natural structure of the tree. These fast growing shoots are known as 'water sprouts.' Similar shoots, called 'suckers,' grow from the roots of some trees, especially Crabapples

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