Advice for a big split limb please?!

[Toby in Buckinghamshire]

Hi All

 

We own a small piece of woodland which we manage. There is a large limb in a beech tree which prior to us owning it had split from the main trunk and is lodged in the adjoining tree (also beech.)

 

Looks like the limb has been there for years but it's near a public path and we would quite like to get it dealt with.

 

The question is what would you recommend? We aren't in any arb business, the wood is a hobby. But we have done some chainsaw training and I do a little bit of tree climbing when we have to prune minor dead limbs etc (hand saw only). We also have a winch but winching alone won't remove it.

 

Is this a job for you professionals? If so then how much money would you estimate? We just need it on the ground then we can deal with it.

 

Picture below.

[Steve Bullman]

From the pic i'd say its a job for a professional, these things can be very unpredictable.

I dare say it wouldn't take much longer than 5 minutes though once everythings set up! I'd try and see if you can find a freelance climber local to come bosh it out for you.

[MattyF]

From the pic i'd say its a job for a professional, these things can be very unpredictable.

I dare say it wouldn't take much longer than 5 minutes though once everythings set up! I'd try and see if you can find a freelance climber local to come bosh it out for you.

 

 

What Steve said .👍🏻

[Paul Cleaver]

I think a pro should do it too - It shouldn't take too long to get down - I presume there is nothing important to avoid underneath

[Toby in Buckinghamshire]

Thanks for the advice guys. Can anyone recommend someone in the area? It's near tring, Hertfordshire.

 

Nothing below it of importance. Literally just need it down and then I'll slice it up for firewood.

 

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[Toby in Buckinghamshire]

Also apologies for poor picture quality. It's the only image I had from before the leaves came out which make it almost impossible to see

 

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[PC Treescapes]

Hello, We are based in Rickmansworth so not too far away, just down a41. pm me your number if you would like and I can call tomorrow to discuss. Peter. PC Treescapes

 

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[Treeation]

Because OP says its by a footpath

[Toby in Buckinghamshire]

Better fell everything then just in case.

 

The branch isn't going to fall sideways, it's going to fall down.

 

Eventually

Because of course it would be unheard of for someone to stray a couple of meters from a footpath!

 

In all seriousness though, I understand your angle on this and agree that overmanagement/tidying of woods is an issue but that's not what we are doing here. We cannot have the risk of it falling and injuring someone.

 

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