billypumper
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From why have read on the internet about Holly trees a Forester would be a good idea because said trees make fine expensive furniture and are in high demand with lumber businesses.
From the look on the dog's face, I think he's (she) asking what you like ripped out next.Took me less than 1/2hr to become reasonably proficient using an excavator: not a one-off, in which case that learning experience has paid out over many years now (several projects). Heck, even my dog picked it up pretty quickly:
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I would agree that a bulldozer is a different beast: and that's also a good idea to consider hiring one out.
Never mind the FEL. You will do very little but spin tires. You say 20 to 30 ft holly trees ? I don't know where you are but that's one hell of a holly tree. Most are more like bushes though granted they can get higher in old age. I do not have the experience as to how hard or easy holly is to uproot. Hopefully someone on here can speak with that experience. If the grove of hollies is fairly concentrated consider renting or hiring a dozer and get it over with all at once.
I just saw your pictures and there is nothing there a person from the East would call a holly tree or bush. I have no idea what you are dealing with. One key question is do you have a gully or logical disposal space? Space for a burn pile ? If so that makes the dozer more attractive. As Fallon say above if you hire it done who cares how they do it?
Woodpeckers prefer Sassafras trees to Holly trees any day of the week.You might want to advertise the holly that big to see if some woodworker would do the job for you in exchange for the material.
You might want to advertise the holly that big to see if some woodworker would do the job for you in exchange for the material.