eucalyptus tree removal

[THE BUFFALO]

been to see a job today its a eucolyptus, never done this type of tree before and wanted a bit of advice what to watch out for as in danger of the tree its abt 80ft high and goes out very thin at the top,is this wood any good for firewood and its abt 3foot in the butt

 

[jefflovstrom]

:msp_smile:

been to see a job today its a eucolyptus, never done this type of tree before and wanted a bit of advice what to watch out for as in danger of the tree its abt 80ft high and goes out very thin at the top,is this wood any good for firewood and its abt 3foot in the butt

What species of euc? Eucalyptus is the Best firewood ever, if you ask me. As far as how the tree re-acts, I need to know the species and if you don't know, just post a picture. Euc's dominate So-Cal.
Jeff

 

[Macclay]

is this wood any good for firewood

:jawdrop:

 

[imagineero]

I dont know what kind of euc's you guys have stateside, but not all eucs are good burning. The wood of choice here in aus is ironbark... properly seasoned it's excellent burning. Some eucs are real bastards to split, twisty confused grain that just wont let go. I've thrown some away because I didnt want to split it.

Shaun

 

[derwoodii]

You guys got a lot of Blue gums and Iron barks, dunno what your looking at but most gums can be alright to sox and great to burn. But they be hard on you saw chain so have a file handy and a few are just SOB to split for wood.

Got a pic may help.

 

[beastmaster]

I love Eucs. Out here there use to be big groves of them planted because of some scam artist. He sold the idea to land owners that the fast growing Eucs would make a killing in the lumber market. I guess he made a killing. The lumber was useless because the grain was so twisted.
People get top dollar for a cord of Euc. I use to split it by hand, and it would some times take 3 or 4 wedges in one piece. It can kill you in a big splitter if your not careful.
I like climbing them. If the tree is healthy their pretty strong. Some do get pretty small at the top, but they usually have many good tie ins. Use them.
I'm always careful to check the root flair area for fungus or conks. Also be careful with leaning leaders ,trunks and long heavy branches. They like to barber chair. Bees like them too. Cool trees.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Yup, a cord of euc sells at $450 delivered.
Jeff

 

[Stef]

Heres one that came down the other day.
Its a large Mana Gum that fell in a camping ground (lucky no one camping at the time). Approx 50 meters long. I will agree with what the others say it makes great firewood.
In the photos we are chopping it to length so we can put it through the Lucas Mill.
Saw used was a MS660 Magnum 30" bar.

 

[derwoodii]

Heres one that came down the other day.
Its a large Mana Gum that fell in a camping ground (lucky no one camping at the time). Approx 50 meters long. I will agree with what the others say it makes great firewood.
In the photos we are chopping it to length so we can put it through the Lucas Mill.
Saw used was a MS660 Magnum 30" bar.

Flippin huge bit o gum you got there stef. Nay worry about it falling on someone, ha they would've not felt a thing....keep postin, much to learn here at AS looks like you got plenty to share.

 

[ch woodchuck]

We do alot of blue gum here(E globulus..Nor.cal)You going to limb it out,or just dump it?Only problems we've had here with gums is the fact they sometimes like to split out at the top.meaning they'll open up,split and suck the climber into the tree.Might do a double wrap on your core for good luck.On the biggies like stef is chewing on the climber would use a chain and lock system.Good firewood..dense..lots of btu's

cheers