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Originally Posted by newguy18  ... That tree is rotton and i noticed the conks and the depression/cavity on the trunk... You need to find a tree that is alive and healthy ... |
Any tree that I use to learn this trade will have to be dead or dying. I'll not use my gaffs or axes on a live tree.
I understand that from half a world away you can't just say it looks OK to climb, give it a go. I have already turned a young man away with a very low bid to bring it down because I feared for his safety. I will have other professionals look at it before I proceed.
The tree is coming down, whether by the next wind storm or by a controlled takedown. As the major upper limbs come down, I presume I will have evidence then as to what remains of the tree and it's suitability for training purposes.
Here's a closer shot of a major problem area:
