Sodo
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- Joined
- Apr 21, 2012
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- Location
- Cascade Mtns of WA state
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- Kubota B-series & Mini Excavator
Large Cedar tree with 5 trunks. I want to remove the 3 smaller trunks to reduce the size of the tree. It's 8 feet from the house.
Removing these 3 trunks is a task well within my abilities and equipment. My sawmill is eyeing the bigger one hungrily and may gnaw on the smaller one too. The 3 chosen trunks are from 6 to 12 inches diameter and pose no significant danger while felling. It won't change the appearance of the tree (much). The 2 remaining trunks are 15" & 24".
I need advice on what's best for the health of the tree.
- Season to cut?
- Std practice to angle the final cut?
- Cut all at once or stagger the times to let the tree take a rest?
- Other concerns?
Removing these 3 trunks is a task well within my abilities and equipment. My sawmill is eyeing the bigger one hungrily and may gnaw on the smaller one too. The 3 chosen trunks are from 6 to 12 inches diameter and pose no significant danger while felling. It won't change the appearance of the tree (much). The 2 remaining trunks are 15" & 24".
I need advice on what's best for the health of the tree.
- Season to cut?
- Std practice to angle the final cut?
- Cut all at once or stagger the times to let the tree take a rest?
- Other concerns?