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Maximalist
Treehouser
Kaveman
Treehouser
The creek we worked around today was a mess but pretty.
Not flowing right now, but any rain at all, and it will.
Not flowing right now, but any rain at all, and it will.
Cobleskill
Treehouser
Been working in my creek. It just started flowing a couple weeks ago. My son lives about 1/2 mile downstream. It was still soaking in the creek bed between here and there. Might be flowing now.
Maximalist
Treehouser
Maximalist
Treehouser
However, I create jobs for others!) P.S. One day, about 20 years ago, I realized that if you constantly pull the blanket over yourself, you can break very quickly! Since then, I haven't picked up anything heavier than a chainsaw. That's why I'm still healthy, cheerful and happy!)
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Maximalist
Treehouser
There are trees growing on the other bank that I might prune next February. If I'm inspired, of course!)
Maximalist
Treehouser
I carried out rejuvenating pruning of poplars.
I don't often see pruning like that here. Poplars grow fast so it seems logical that they might have to be 'hit hard'. What say you arborists here- in the same situation, how would you prune these trees? Arguably they are the wrong tree for the site, but since they are there, is there a different pruning strategy that would reduce the tree size (or somehow make it less hazardous/more storm worthy) but be more aesthetically pleasing?
Mick!
TreeHouser
It’s alien to you guys, but it makes sense to me.
It’s not worth dicking around with poplars.
Plant them, wait till they get too big, butcher them, cut the regrowth periodically, till the tree starts to rot out, fell it, replant.
It’s not worth dicking around with poplars.
Plant them, wait till they get too big, butcher them, cut the regrowth periodically, till the tree starts to rot out, fell it, replant.
biggun
Monkey for Hire
Fallen Oak, Birch x 2 and pine clear up. Had the kids out with us to help.
All chipped into the woodland and logged up the first day and then today we milled the bottom 6 metres of the stem for some boards for the customer today.
We also felled a goat willow and winched the footballs back into place yesterday.
All chipped into the woodland and logged up the first day and then today we milled the bottom 6 metres of the stem for some boards for the customer today.
We also felled a goat willow and winched the footballs back into place yesterday.
it‘s kind of ironic that the tree‘s that can’t cope with larger cut‘s well get hammered alot. we often reduce them and i try my best to make proper reduction cuts.
i‘m not saying i never do pollarding but i definitly prefer to leave a tree or a stump behind and not a hat-rack.
Makes sense, thanks.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Few trees probably grow in that climate. Poplars might be cold hardy.
Nutball
TreeHouser
Should have stickered the stacks to promote drying and prevent rot. Those are the perfect environment for fungus as they sit.
biggun
Monkey for Hire
I know, but they are not my planks. The home owner is going up there tomorrow.
They are going to separate with 2x1’s between planks and then about 5 ratchet strap per log.
I did offer to do it for them but they said they had materials and straps.
They are going to separate with 2x1’s between planks and then about 5 ratchet strap per log.
I did offer to do it for them but they said they had materials and straps.
biggun
Monkey for Hire
Yes that's correct. To prevent warping during the drying process.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Best to put a beam on top and bottom of the stack... continue to evenly tighten straps as they stretch and wood shrinks.
You can easily move a stack that's tightly strapped.
You can easily move a stack that's tightly strapped.
Maximalist
Treehouser
Three years ago, I did some formative pruning on these larches. I think it turned out pretty well!)
