Canton Tree Service helps VAC clean up after Irene
By Canton CitizenWhen Hurricane Irene blew into town last month, she left a mess on the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center’s trails. Clogged and congested by upwards of 30 fallen trees, the 124-acre property’s cleanup plan looked tedious and long.
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“We had to close the trails for public safety,” noted Sharon Lee, the site’s office manager. “There were trees strewn across the trails all over the place. We only have one full-time property worker and he has 11 buildings and 124 acres to manage. Add to his everyday duties the task of firing up a chainsaw, which requires at least two people for safety’s sake, this would be a laborious, time-consuming cleanup effort.”
Fortunately, Steve Landry, the property manager at the Visual Arts Center, was able to strike a deal with Canton Tree Service’s Rocco Cammarata.
“They gave us a nice rate and we were ready to get moving,” Landry said.
The local tree service spent upwards of 12 man hours removing the fallen oaks and pines. In an awkward and confining forest environment, the able workers from Canton Tree used their skid-steer and got the work done.
Now that the trails are cleared, the Visual Arts Center is pleased to reopen the trail system to the public. As part of the larger Mass Audubon conservation organization, the Visual Arts Center is a membership-driven organization.
“We do charge non-members a small fee to walk the trails, but I always encourage our visitors to become members,” said Lee. “It only takes me about six steps into the forest to feel a sense of peace and wonder, and we’ve made several nice improvements to the visitor experience this year, including several pairs of binoculars for loan. I’m always intrigued by how many Canton residents have no idea of our amazing trail system.”
Although Irene seems like a distant memory for many, inside our forest loop, her power won’t soon be forgotten. Come visit the trails soon for a walk or hike — and discover nature’s power and beauty right in front of your eyes.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Sep 28 2011. Filed under Business.
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