Crown Cut?

[lxskllr]

I might have the name wrong, and I'm having trouble searching it. I'm interested in the cut that mimics a natural break. I'm considering something like that on the pine leader I started a thread about. If anyone has a source for a guide, or some good pictures, it would be appreciated. I'd like to practice it on some logs, and see if I can improve the tree vs leaving it alone.

 

[cory]

"coronet cut" I believe

 

[lxskllr]

Thanks Cory! That's it, and I'm getting good search results. Doing "crown cut tree" got me a bunch of links on topping :^S

 

[flushcut]

I think there are a few threads about making habitat out of spar’s

 

[cory]

didn't reg make some vids on the subject?

including blowing huge tops out with dynamite that were too dangerous to cut, I think with the intent of making habitat, if memory serves

 

[lxskllr]

That sounds really familiar. Someone here showed a video or pics of them doing it.

 

[Bermy]

@stig does a lot of habitat work...

 

[biggun]

Yes, coronet cuts.

 

[Altissimus]

Coronet , in the Trumpet family

 

[Burnham]

Also, another word for "crown".

 

[ruel]

There was just a thread about this on treebuzz. Interesting stuff. I really like doing them, less visually arresting than a flat top if in a view