Taking out a tree

[Mr. Pike]

My dad has a tree he wants me to cut down in his back yard. I read recently in the Bismarck Tribune, that you have to be a licensed arborist to do this. It's not that big of a tree, so I don't think it would be that hard to take down. Also, I noticed there's a nest in the tree with two baby birds in it. I think its those collared doves that you see around town everywhere. Nuisance species.

 

[Obi-Wan]

My dad has a tree he wants me to cut down in his back yard. I read recently in the Bismarck Tribune, that you have to be a licensed arborist to do this. It's not that big of a tree, so I don't think it would be that hard to take down. Also, I noticed there's a nest in the tree with two baby birds in it. I think its those collared doves that you see around town everywhere. Nuisance species.

The ordinance / license is for those who remove trees for hire

 

[tikkalover]

CCBS = cut, chop, burn and shut up.

 

[LBrandt]

Its not a tree, its fire wood with branch's and two turtle doves for lunch. LB

 

[Fester]

My dad has a tree he wants me to cut down in his back yard. I read recently in the Bismarck Tribune, that you have to be a licensed arborist to do this. It's not that big of a tree, so I don't think it would be that hard to take down. Also, I noticed there's a nest in the tree with two baby birds in it. I think its those collared doves that you see around town everywhere. Nuisance species.

Dont get paid for it....dont post a video to you tube to make money...

 

[zoops]

Be careful! Have a couple coworkers that sustained some bad injuries cutting down trees over the years, one is in a wheelchair the rest of his life.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I've become well versed in tree cutting the last couple years. Not bragging because it has been out of necessity, every time I say that I'm not going to be doing much tree cutting for a while a storm hits.

 

[Sluggo]

Start from the top, work your way down. Use rope to direct the cut pieces to fall the direction you want. Stay away from power lines. Know when you are out of your league.

 

[Rut2much]

Start from the top, work your way down. Use rope to direct the cut pieces to fall the direction you want. Stay away from power lines. Know when you are out of your league.

Bingo, cherry picker/boom lift = novice tree cutter's best friend albeit it's only one tree. Better safe than sorry..(Some doozy mishap videos of houses being demolished on the tube.

 

[guywhofishes]

I’ve become fairly adept at felling trees - it’s pretty interesting how one needs to approach it safely. I take forever compared to pros on youtube (measure / mark / think / do it again). Hitting your target landing zone is rewarding.

That said, I’d never risk the main house. I risked the garage a couple months back. The risk sorta gets in your blood.

 

[guywhofishes]

This twin elm from hell had half of itself leaning in the wrong direction. I’ve cut enough trees to know there is no true bond between the two - so I McGyvered it heavily to get it to fall in a safe zone - guided by its twin’s weight and some synthetic winch rope.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

Start from the top, work your way down. Use rope to direct the cut pieces to fall the direction you want. Stay away from power lines. Know when you are out of your league.

Bingo, cherry picker/boom lift = novice tree cutter's best friend albeit it's only one tree. Better safe than sorry..(Some doozy mishap videos of houses being demolished on the tube.

These right here. I have rented a towable boom lift a couple times between my stuff and buddies stuff. If you are interested in getting something shoot me a PM and I can point you to a normally good place in Bismarck or Fargo.

I’ve become fairly adept at felling trees - it’s pretty interesting how one needs to approach it safely. I take forever compared to pros on youtube (measure / mark / think / do it again). Hitting your target landing zone is rewarding.

That said, I’d never risk the main house. I risked the garage a couple months back. The risk sorta gets in your blood.

It is satisfying when a plan goes right. I have had a couple that turned into rodeo's which caused a little extra stress, let's you know your alive I guess.

 

[guywhofishes]

PM me a good boom rental contact in FM plz. I have a couple monster boxelders between two fences. Ick.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

PM me a good boom rental contact in FM plz. I have a couple monster boxelders between two fences. Ick.

Sent

 

[Sluggo]

PM me a good boom rental contact in FM plz. I have a couple monster boxelders between two fences. Ick.

I and my son can help you with this chore. Let us know.

 

[wslayer]

And don't try to top a tree with a ladder, no where to go with a running saw if something goes wacky.

 

[NDSportsman]

PM me a good boom rental contact in FM plz. I have a couple monster boxelders between two fences. Ick.

United Rentals on main is good

 

[Zogman]

This twin elm from hell had half of itself leaning in the wrong direction. I’ve cut enough trees to know there is no true bond between the two - so I McGyvered it heavily to get it to fall in a safe zone - guided by its twin’s weight and some synthetic winch rope.

Holy Moly. You da MAN!

 

[Allen]

I have a few 50-70 ft tall Aus-trees (Australian cottonwoods) and Willow (Laurel and Golden?) that need to be tipped over. I've been plannin how to do it for over a year now. At least one or two would already be gone if I wasn't spending all my chainsaw time still cleaning up after the storms from a couple weeks ago.

I have cut down a fair number of trees over the years, but this will be upping the ante quite a bit. So, yeah...I've been watching a lot of youtube videos on how to fell large trees. I had to take down a 50 ft tree the other day after it was damaged, and it was kind of a hairy experience.

 

[guywhofishes]

I have a few 50-70 ft tall Aus-trees (Australian cottonwoods) and Willow (Laurel and Golden?) that need to be tipped over. I've been plannin how to do it for over a year now. At least one or two would already be gone if I wasn't spending all my chainsaw time still cleaning up after the storms from a couple weeks ago.

I have cut down a fair number of trees over the years, but this will be upping the ante quite a bit. So, yeah...I've been watching a lot of youtube videos on how to fell large trees. I had to take down a 50 ft tree the other day after it was damaged, and it was kind of a hairy experience.

Yes - it's all about respect for the unforeseen physics and head on a swivel type attitude. Getting older teaches you that ignoring that crap costs $$/health.

My wife has videoed some BIG tree fellings (green ash) and I'm always embarrassed how fast I GTFO of Dodge when the sound let's me know it's time. (aka run like a scared little girl)

My biggest worry is widow-makers falling on my head - lots of dead branches in those old trees.

I drive around town/country and shake my head at all the monstrous poplar/cottonwood hybrids (those tall softball field trees - are those the Aus-trees?) that are dead/dying after reaching incredible heights. Big $$ to remove.

Meanwhile the next door neighbor to them just planted a bunch. Ba ha ha. WHY???