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Tree Service in Pino Grande
Pino Grande means big pine, and you have plenty of them. Call (530) 803-4676 when one gives you trouble. We'll book a local tree pro who knows the high ridge roads.
The name tells the story
Wikipedia says Pino Grande is Spanish for large pine. The community sits at 4,022 feet, about 8 miles north-northwest of Pollock Pines. That's nearly 900 feet higher than Camino.
Height means snow. Up here the white stuff comes earlier and stays longer than it does in town. A pine that handles a dusting in Camino may struggle with a deep wet load in Pino Grande.
The University of Illinois Extension says snow can add a lot of weight to evergreen limbs. The International Society of Arboriculture says heavy snow or ice may break branches under the added weight. At 4,000 feet, you see a lot of it.
Built on a lumber mill
The Michigan-California Lumber Company used Pino Grande as its milling area, says Wikipedia. It ran a camp with workers' cabins, a hospital and a school. A narrow-gauge railway served it for decades.
The mill, the camp and the tracks are all gone now. What's left is forest.
Crowded stands can have weak spots. Ask the pro whether your trees have enough room, and which ones lean on the others.
Roads that go on a long way
Pino Grande has the kind of roads where the nearest neighbor is a walk away. If a tree comes down at the end of yours, it can be a long time before anyone knows.
Keep a saw you trust, a charged phone, and the number at the top of this page. But don't use the saw on a tree that's loaded, bent, or touching a wire. Trees under tension can react in ways you don't expect when they're cut or moved, according to the International Society of Arboriculture.
Photograph the tree where it lies before you move a thing. Your insurer will ask.
What to check before the first storm
- Any pine with a top that looks thin, brown or bare.
- Trees that lean more than they did last year.
- Limbs that hang over the roof or over the propane tank.
- The lane to your house. Can a truck get in if a tree comes down?
That last one matters. A pro with a bucket truck needs room to turn around.
How we help
Call, give us the road, and tell us what the tree is touching. We find a pro who covers the ridge. Some won't go up in deep snow, so ask early.
The pro looks over the tree and gives you a price. We can also try for a second pro if you want another price.
Being ready when help is far
Out on the ridge, a pro may be an hour away. That is true in good weather, and more so in snow. Plan on that when you set a time. Having a clear picture of the problem helps them decide what to bring.
Send us photos if you can. If your phone gets a signal in the yard, snap the tree from two sides, and note where the road meets your lane.
Stock up on basics before the snow. Water, food, a heat source that doesn't depend on a tree-fed power line. You may be on your own a bit longer than you'd like.
Prices to expect
Cost guides put emergency tree removal at $450 to $5,000, with the Sacramento-area standard at $1,084. Trimming broken limbs runs $175 to $750. A tree over 100 feet is $1,300 to $2,000. These are guides, not quotes.
More on the ridge
Closer to town, see Pollock Pines and Sly Park. For a tree across a long lane, read tree down on a road or driveway.