Felling a lightening struck split gum tree

Ekka · 27th October 2007, 10:09 PM

The gum tree was struck by lightening quite close to the ground (about 20' up).

The tree is weighted and back leaning toward the house and the darned split is parallel to our felling direction.

We put two side ropes on it to prevent it from going back on the house should it have slabbed etc plus a third pull rope onto the ute to pull it over.

It's a bit of a movie with plenty of scenery to the jobsite, enjoy.

Around 6.50mins and 35mb WMV

http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/v...lingasplit.wmv

Quintrex · 28th October 2007, 03:03 AM

Well done.
With such good access I would have gone for a tower on that one, but you got it down safely and saved the money.

27th October 2007, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Felling a lightening struck split gum tree The gum tree was struck by lightening quite close to the ground (about 20' up). The tree is weighted and back leaning toward the house and the darned split is parallel to our felling direction. We put two side ropes on it to prevent it from going back on the house should it have slabbed etc plus a third pull rope onto the ute to pull it over. It's a bit of a movie with plenty of scenery to the jobsite, enjoy. Around 6.50mins and 35mb WMV http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/v...lingasplit.wmv __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th October 2007, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 439	Re: Felling a lightening struck split gum tree Well done. With such good access I would have gone for a tower on that one, but you got it down safely and saved the money.

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