the 'todays job' thread

[John Shutler]

  Darrin Turnbull said:

She's looking good for 650 years old.

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Massive tree

 

she was topped about 20 years ago so it promoted some growth. apart from the limb it dropped and the fungi at the base its in fine condition. we removed about 1.8m on this side of the upper crown today and will do the roadside stuff tomorrow

[josharb87]

Loading up. Felling, chipping onsite, logs away

 

 

Big tree John! The people really put its volume in perspective

[Mark Bolam]

Truck looking smart Josh.

[josharb87]

Cheers mark, new sign writing yesterday!

[John Shutler]

ascending up the roadside side of the tree this morning

[Mick Dempsey]

Did you consider using a cherry picker at all?

[Mark Bolam]

That is a monster.

Bit of a pickle with those lines as well.

[John Shutler]

The report said to use a cherry picker but it wouldn't have been practical or cost effective, for a start I reckon she was at least 35m tall with a spread of easily that if not more

This was the finished picture from the garden side

[Joe Newton]

Christ John, that tree makes you look small!

 

Just you climbing?

 

Why on earth would the spec suggest a MEWP?

[Mark Bolam]

There's two up in the roadside picture Stevie Wonder.