Falling Tall Ash Trees Uphill

[Metals406]

The tree was cut today, and I thought I'd share videos. The ground was quite steep.

Upper Leader Removed (co-dominant leaders in tree)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cESi9lRfIg

Descent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca8kYOco-K4

Looks like a good route to me! Glad everything went smoothly and safely.

 

[redsquirel]

without a skidder

A good electric winch chained to a tree with the bull line as high as you can get has served me well in the past. Just another idea for you, good luck.

 

[MCW]

Another tip when pulling/winching trees over is to cut your backcut LOWER than the face (basically a reverse Humbolt). Stops the trunk potentially pulling off the stump. I had this happen once when trying to tow over a big heavy leaner then read this trick in an Australian New South Wales Forestry Manual - I'm surprised how many people have never heard of it and don't do it.