neighbours tree

[jaybo1973]

I guess that's why he said he wouldn't need it, if you read my original comment

[devon TWiG]

What if for example... none of the branches on the side of the tree to be pruned are over -- for example- 2" how could you climb or use a ladder to carry out pruning works safely to avoid trespass ? Perhaps he has thought about this and considered a small alloy scaffold tower and long reach saw / loppers to carry out the work ! ? Which seems quite sensible to me .

[Ian C]

No hes not good, 15ft is nothing, no scaffold tower needed!! It would take longer to carry in the parts of the scaffold tower than the job will actually take.

 

A ladder to get into the tree maybe, and it doesnt have to touch the trunk, but then the work must be done from rope and harness in order to get the correct work position to get the correct pruning cuts. The scaffold tower will be in the way of getting the work done!!

 

However its spelt, no proffessional would ever use a scaffold tower for that, or any tree ever!!

 

Yep.

 

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[Stephen Blair]

I've worked off scaffold, it was great!

It was already around a set of flats, the best bit was being able to rest the polesaw on the safety rail!

[jaybo1973]

Think we have gone off topic a bit late lol. I know nothing about the process but I am guessing you work top down?

If so, how is the lowest branch taken with nothing to lean a ladder on? There must be some long robust loppers available?

 

Anyway, thank you all for your input, I'll email from prison about the outcome

[Stephen Blair]

Go to the video forum and have a look, you will soon realise how simple a job yours is.

[chrisj]

The ladder is only to make it quicker and easier to get into the tree. Once in, the ladder is removed and work is done from a rope and harness. Professional arborists don't work off of ladders.

[jaybo1973]

I bet it makes it tricky when you can't cross the boundary to get to the thick part of the branches. Ropes can't hang and support a man at the thin end (technical term)

[Rupe]

Think we have gone off topic a bit late lol. I know nothing about the process but I am guessing you work top down?

If so, how is the lowest branch taken with nothing to lean a ladder on? There must be some long robust loppers available?

 

Anyway, thank you all for your input, I'll email from prison about the outcome

 

It should be done from rope and harness, from the top slam or bottom up, doesn't matter really. Some trespass may occur with the rope position but nut the end of world, especially if you're arborist has informed the neighbors of what's going on. Loppers would leave stumps and this is not good.

[jaybo1973]

Go to the video forum and have a look, you will soon realise how simple a job yours is.

 

Cool. I want a new job. That looks fun.