No Crane Access

[tree md]

That is BS!

It may be the case in urban areas but we can rig out trees in about the same time as a crane....if not, we can do it for less money.

Cranes do make it easier on some jobs but if you are not set up to do crane work then you are losing money....

I live in a rural area and cranes really don't do much good around here but guys use them all the time and we can blow them away with a little extra hard work.

What can I say, you are the man...

 

[Raymond]

What can I say, you are the man...

A rich one too.

 

[randyg]

Just wanted to hear other professional thoughts on this tree. No possible crane access. Why would you possibly need a crane?

Just wondered any ones thoughts on if the root structure would be suitable for climbing. The retaining wall was put in 2 years ago and this year the tree did not leaf out. It's an large account that I've had for 2 years now. Its a resort that spends a lot of money with their trees. I just hate to turn it down, on the other hand its not worth me or one of the guys to get hurt. I wouldn't think twice about climbing it but the retaining wall scares me. If the wind hasn't blown it over in the last 2 years, and the wall doesn't look to me like it is deteriorating, what are you scared about?

If you are looking at the tree to the right there is 4 from the trunk to the wall and in front there is 7 feet. Thanks for any input, Craig.]

If you are really worried about the tree flopping due to root ball rolling, keep rigging point close to trunk say 5 or 6 feet at most and put guy line opposite the lowering point. Then reduce tree evenly, not one whole side before the other. I would not fear from what I've seen BUT perhaps you see something we are not? Who said this was a pin oak?

 

[maloufstree]

Guys sorry been to busy to get online. First and foremost I really appreciate every ones imput. The only reason I posted the pics was the retaining wall is 4 ft from the base of the tree. Everyone seems to agree that the tree is climbable, I'll climb it. No big deal It was just when you are standing on the "island" at the base of the trunk there is no dirt on one side of the tree. I just wanted other professionals opinion, its nice to be able to come to a place like this to see what other people have to say. I've been in the tree biz for a while now full time (9 yrs) and only used a crane once. The only reason I posted this as "No Crane Access" is because if I wouldn't have several would have said "Just get a crane". Customer would prefer not to break any existing plants or limbs on the other trees. Everything has to come down on a rope.

 

[TreEmergencyB]

Guys sorry been to busy to get online. First and foremost I really appreciate every ones imput. The only reason I posted the pics was the retaining wall is 4 ft from the base of the tree. Everyone seems to agree that the tree is climbable, I'll climb it. No big deal It was just when you are standing on the "island" at the base of the trunk there is no dirt on one side of the tree. I just wanted other professionals opinion, its nice to be able to come to a place like this to see what other people have to say. I've been in the tree biz for a while now full time (9 yrs) and only used a crane once. The only reason I posted this as "No Crane Access" is because if I wouldn't have several would have said "Just get a crane". Customer would prefer not to break any existing plants or limbs on the other trees. Everything has to come down on a rope.

is that tree buried in dirt or did they dig around the tree and build the wall?

 

[maloufstree]

It's not buried and I cant get a straight what was done when the wall was put in.

 

[frodo]

while you are on here posting pictures and wondering what, if anything you can do with this tree,some other guy is out bidding and getting the job. go with your gut and live.

 

[Raymond]

Rope'er down like you would any other tree, you'll be fine.

 

[Jeff_Cochran]

It's not buried and I cant get a straight what was done when the wall was put in.

the sheet piles cut the root system. that equals dead tree

 

[TreEmergencyB]

so did that tree get done yet er what?

 

[asthesun]

doesnt look that dead. small growth still on it, no limbs missing that i can see, just climb it as usual and chunk the wood in the creek (looks like they might even let you leave it there).

 

[maloufstree]

Job is scheduled for the 18th of this month, will let you know how it goes.