Ocean front Fir removal

[RC0]

Great location and work.Loving this Indian summer where having.

 

Normally good weather through October Adam. Then it changes. Thanks

[Darrin Turnbull]

Thanks for sharing. Crazy Beautiful

[Mark Bolam]

Reg can you put up some windfirming footage with a brief intro/explanation commentary if you get the chance when you do it?

I can't imagine climbing some of those trees without spikes, although I'm pretty sure I've seen you do it before (it was lashing down).

Is it basically thinning single stem connies, or do the tops go as well?

[RC0]

Reg can you put up some windfirming footage with a brief intro/explanation commentary if you get the chance when you do it?

I can't imagine climbing some of those trees without spikes, although I'm pretty sure I've seen you do it before (it was lashing down).

Is it basically thinning single stem connies, or do the tops go as well?

 

The strategy depends on the consulting Arborists recommendations. The guy who I brought in tends to favor taking small 5-6 inch diameter tops, instead of thinning. He's had good success rates with this type of storm proofing in the past....especially in the case of a lot-clearance, say, when you're left with a remaining stand of tall firs to be retained. You can't just leave a load of 140ft beanpoles exposed and not modify them.

 

I'll let you know what gets decided, and get some footage if I can.

[RC0]

Back at Sooke today. Next tree was a little shorter with less and lighter limbs. couple pics of the top being zipped:

[Rob D]

Ha ha - I liked the big lump dropped next to the camera at the end.