UPCOMING EVENTS

Given the tremendous value that our tree canopy represents to us and the constant threat of oak wilt, the HOA contracted with noted arborist, Guy Leblanc of Arbor Vitae, to conduct a survey of trees in the HOA’s common areas.  At very little additional cost to us, he also did a ’sidewalk’ survey of each of the homes in the HOA - i.e. just looking from street or sidewalk.  Your home may or may not have merited comment but you might find the survey to be interesting and informative.  If this piques your interest, you can also find a wealth of insightful and useful articles on Guy’s site: http://treecarebyguy.com.  

Please remember that this is not an appropriate time to trim oak trees unless there is some manner of urgency and you are using a truly certified professional arborist.  A list of these is posted in our ‘whitelist’ of arborist.  

Best, 

Treemont HOA Board of Directors 

Oak wilt is an imminent threat to the Treemont HOA and surrounding areas.  Trimming oak trees during the critical period of February 1 - June 30 is well known to be one of the major vectors for the spread of this devastating disease.  Although the HOA has recommended a voluntary moratorium on trimming during these times, lack of compliance has created dangerous risks that we can no longer overlook.  

As a result, effective immediately the HOA’s Board has adopted a mandatory ban on all oak tree trimming between February 1st - June 30th on a recurring annual basis.  We take this difficult step with the resolution that one casual mistake endangers thousands of trees in our neighborhood. Any exception to the ban must be approved in writing by the Board and will only be considered for critical or emergency care by a certified arborist.  All violators are subject to a $500 fine per incident.  Each homeowner will receive this notice in writing and signs will be posted around the neighborhood. 

Thank you for your cooperation in this very important matter. 

Treemont HOA Board of Directors