Maibox
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Not sure if this is the right section, but since it involves chainsaws and felling trees....
We have about 20 poplars where the tops were snapped about 12-20' up with the tops still connected and on the ground in most cases (hanging in others--where the snap is higher). They were snapped in a wind storm the summer of 2011. I need to clear 5 or 6 out as they are impacting an area I need to fence for horses. In some cases, the snapped trees are right next to each other, in other cases there are other, non-damaged trees right next to the snapped trees. It's a real mess. If pictures would help, I can take some tomorrow.
I was able to pull a number of tops off using my tractor/grapple/chains -- tops had fallen over the fence into the pasture, so I could get at them. I'm looking for some advice on how to remove these snapped trees, given the weight of the top of the tree will impact any cutting. Trees are 10-14" at the stump.
I've cut my share of smaller trees, but I would not call myself experienced. If this is a job for pros, let me know. I have no pride when it comes to avoid serious injury.
Thanks in advance.
We have about 20 poplars where the tops were snapped about 12-20' up with the tops still connected and on the ground in most cases (hanging in others--where the snap is higher). They were snapped in a wind storm the summer of 2011. I need to clear 5 or 6 out as they are impacting an area I need to fence for horses. In some cases, the snapped trees are right next to each other, in other cases there are other, non-damaged trees right next to the snapped trees. It's a real mess. If pictures would help, I can take some tomorrow.
I was able to pull a number of tops off using my tractor/grapple/chains -- tops had fallen over the fence into the pasture, so I could get at them. I'm looking for some advice on how to remove these snapped trees, given the weight of the top of the tree will impact any cutting. Trees are 10-14" at the stump.
I've cut my share of smaller trees, but I would not call myself experienced. If this is a job for pros, let me know. I have no pride when it comes to avoid serious injury.
Thanks in advance.