Dear Governor Crist,

There is a butcher on the loose and he is attacking our state tree, The Sabal Palmetto. http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/SABPALA.pdf

Actually there is an army of unqualified butchers destroying the health and aesthetics of the tree that symbolizes our great state. http://hurricanecut.com/documents/NoHarshPruningOfTheSabalPalm.pdf

With March designated as Florida Friendly Landscaping month, I would like to request that you somehow raise the awareness of the widespread improper pruning practices that lead to their poor health and decline.

Thank you from all the citizens of Florida who can see this abuse.

Sincerely

Rick Brown