Hello,
I have the chance to collect firewood from 40 or so dead oaks. They were killed by a combination of gypsy moth and drought. Been dead 4-5 years. Lots of large, seemingly dried out branches above, which is where the worry come in. Trying to avoid injury or worse from widow makers. I have my skidsteer, and thought about fixing a cable up a tree and giving a quick pull to try to shake off brittle pieces. Good idea? How would you take down such trees? Thanks.
I have the chance to collect firewood from 40 or so dead oaks. They were killed by a combination of gypsy moth and drought. Been dead 4-5 years. Lots of large, seemingly dried out branches above, which is where the worry come in. Trying to avoid injury or worse from widow makers. I have my skidsteer, and thought about fixing a cable up a tree and giving a quick pull to try to shake off brittle pieces. Good idea? How would you take down such trees? Thanks.