tree work in -5 degrees.

[rossj]

:001_smile:hi all due to this cold weather that we're having i just wondered what type of tree work can still be done apart from felling. is it ok to trim certain varieties of trees and what trees shouldn't you work on ? any advice welcome !

Edited January 3, 2010 by rossj
spelling mistake.

[Ian Leach]

you should never use a hedge cutter to TRIM trees You only trim hedges or bushes.

[rossj]

i dont use a hedgecutter to trim trees that would be strange ! sorry should of said PRUNE !

[Ian Leach]

Me know someone was going to say it so it might as well be me

[rossj]

thanks for pointing it out there are some dimwits on here !

[rossj]

im refering to myself !

[Mozza]

Ive never had any adverse affects from pruning in the cold mate, Should be ok i reckon!!

[Omniata]

Excuse me for probably sounding dumber than Rossj but what's the issue with felling frozen trees???

[Mozza]

Excuse me for probably sounding dumber than Rossj but what's the issue with felling frozen trees???

 

There isnt one mate fell em when ever you want

[Kev Stephenson]

I believe he is saying felling is fine, climbing however would be alot riskier than in the dry. Would your risk assessment not suggest finding something else to do if the tree will wait for better weather?