Here are some pics of trees dead or blown over recently that im going to cut this thanksgiving week.You can guess what the most common type of tree i have by the leaf pic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/90178889@N05/sets/72157632042926934/
Thanks ill be carefull! You seem to know alot about tree types!i got alot to learn.white birch, maple, hickory, sweetgum, poplar, and species of red oak.
Be careful on those bowed snags there's a lot of energy stored there
Heres part of one tree i cut today http://www.flickr.com/photos/90178889@N05/sets/72157632040368379/You've got a good mix post some pics of the progress.
Closer pics of the rounds will be easier to ID
Do a google search on the net, you can also go over to Youtube. But, alot of IDIOTS post videos on there too. Best thing I can tell you in a nutshell is to look at the tree very carefully, to try and see where the most potential energy is stored. Every tree/job has it's own circumstances and risks, so take your time and be very careful. Think about the 'physics' of the job at hand.....My place looks similar many trees bowed. I can cut a standing tree easily but never attempted one bowed. Where can I find how to do this. At least fifty trees that are bowed or the whole root ball and tree fell over. Any help would be appreciated. I am a young 63YO with a wife that I don't want anywhere near me when I am cutting. She can split but it scares me when I am felling.
Heres part of one tree i cut today http://www.flickr.com/photos/90178889@N05/sets/72157632040368379/
Good point! most of my wood comes from fallen or dead trees.we have lots of heavy vegatation in the woods for animals and i leave the rotting and a few dead standing trees alone for animals who prefer them/Don't forget to leave a few trees for the wildlife to live in. They need those trees for homes!
Matt
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