alaskan doozies

bigshea13 · 6th November 2007, 06:34 PM

Im moving to alaska in january and im wondering if anyone has any pics of any large trees. are there large trees there? can anyone give me the low down on the tree situation up there?

Rotax Robert · 6th November 2007, 07:30 PM

Big timber in the southeast and gets smaller the farther north you go. where abouts in Alaska you going? it is a pretty big state.

Rotax

Ekka · 6th November 2007, 10:30 PM

TimberBeast on here is from Alaska or was, I'll try roust him up for ya.

They were cutting big doug fir I think, he was 300 mile away from Anchorage in a place called McGrath. Population 300 and fly in!

Bloody cold place and has mooses and bears, BIG ONES!

bigshea13 · 7th November 2007, 02:27 PM

going to anchorage and willing to roam solong as its below the artic circle. im an outdoor junky.

timberbeast · 7th November 2007, 08:34 PM

Timberbeast, here!
I cut professionally in the logging industry as a Southeast Alaskan "cutter" for a number of years. There are still jobs to be had there!

The primary tree species in Southeast is Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce. Also found are red and yellow cedar as merchantable timber. The average diameters are between 3 and 5 feet. I cut some trees that had over 10,000 board feet in them (one tree!).

The pay is good. I was offered a heli-logging job there in April 2006 that paid over $7,200 / month. The locations are remote - man camps.

There is some active logging on the Kenai Pennisula (below Anchorage), although much of it is mechanized and has gone for pulp. They've had a helluva' beetle infestation there. The primary species there are black and white spruce, which is found throughout the interior as well. Very limited logging in the interior, mainly due to logistics, slow growth rates, and "pecker poles" (small timber).

There are a few arborcultural businesses in Anchorage that seem to always be looking for climbers - although the pay generally is not as good as it is in logging operations.

The deciding factor on whether you get hired or not will most likely be determined by your experience, particularly with big timber in Southeast. You want to be frank about this one, as I have seen people that have "fudged" on their experience, flown out to the bush, only to work a few hours and be put back on the plane.

You can check out some video and pics of my experience in Alaska by clicking on the link below:

Timberbeast

The best of luck in your endeavors.

- Timberbeast

P.S. Check out this link for current job offers in Timber at:
Alaska Job Center Network or call the Ketchikan Office at Phone: 225-3181 Fax: 247-0557 For Urban Forestry (in Anchorage), check the yellow pages for Tree Services.

timberbeast · 7th November 2007, 08:41 PM

As for the climate in Southeast, it is the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Some areas receive 300-400 inches a year. You've got to love the rain! It has mild temperatures compared with the Interior. Usually in the 50's.

Wildlife is abundant. Admiralty Island has the largest concentration of Brown Bears (grizzly) in the world. It is normal to see several bear each day, although I've really never had a problem with them. You just have to be alert and have good bear "manners".

I hope this helps.

- Timberbeast

Ekka · 7th November 2007, 10:59 PM

Thanks Mike, sounds great, some serious money to be made.

Rotax Robert · 7th November 2007, 11:08 PM

well put timberbeast, I might add I enjoyed your website also

Rotax Robert

TrevMcRev · 8th November 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Thanks Mike, sounds great, some serious money to be made.

Book a flight ekka, this time you can be the "islander"

Ekka · 8th November 2007, 02:29 AM

Yeah, I can see it now....

Like the movie Cool Runnings when I step off the plane.

bigshea13 · 8th November 2007, 04:56 PM

thanks t.b. ive already snagged a spot with one of the larger tree outfits right in anchorage.... but its always good to know what else is out there. maybe we'll cross paths sometime. be safe

shaggs · 8th November 2007, 05:21 PM

Nice country and great website TB. Love to come but the missus was a bit sceptical about surfing in a drysuit!

6th November 2007, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	alaskan doozies Im moving to alaska in january and im wondering if anyone has any pics of any large trees. are there large trees there? can anyone give me the low down on the tree situation up there?

6th November 2007, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rotax Robert Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Enumclaw Washington Posts: 38	Re: alaskan doozies Big timber in the southeast and gets smaller the farther north you go. where abouts in Alaska you going? it is a pretty big state. Rotax __________________ Earth First, I'll Log The Other Planets Later

6th November 2007, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: alaskan doozies TimberBeast on here is from Alaska or was, I'll try roust him up for ya. They were cutting big doug fir I think, he was 300 mile away from Anchorage in a place called McGrath. Population 300 and fly in! Bloody cold place and has mooses and bears, BIG ONES! __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th November 2007, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: alaskan doozies going to anchorage and willing to roam solong as its below the artic circle. im an outdoor junky.

7th November 2007, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
timberbeast Sappling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North America Posts: 6	Re: alaskan doozies Timberbeast, here! I cut professionally in the logging industry as a Southeast Alaskan "cutter" for a number of years. There are still jobs to be had there! The primary tree species in Southeast is Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce. Also found are red and yellow cedar as merchantable timber. The average diameters are between 3 and 5 feet. I cut some trees that had over 10,000 board feet in them (one tree!). The pay is good. I was offered a heli-logging job there in April 2006 that paid over $7,200 / month. The locations are remote - man camps. There is some active logging on the Kenai Pennisula (below Anchorage), although much of it is mechanized and has gone for pulp. They've had a helluva' beetle infestation there. The primary species there are black and white spruce, which is found throughout the interior as well. Very limited logging in the interior, mainly due to logistics, slow growth rates, and "pecker poles" (small timber). There are a few arborcultural businesses in Anchorage that seem to always be looking for climbers - although the pay generally is not as good as it is in logging operations. The deciding factor on whether you get hired or not will most likely be determined by your experience, particularly with big timber in Southeast. You want to be frank about this one, as I have seen people that have "fudged" on their experience, flown out to the bush, only to work a few hours and be put back on the plane. You can check out some video and pics of my experience in Alaska by clicking on the link below: Timberbeast The best of luck in your endeavors. - Timberbeast P.S. Check out this link for current job offers in Timber at: Alaska Job Center Network or call the Ketchikan Office at Phone: 225-3181 Fax: 247-0557 For Urban Forestry (in Anchorage), check the yellow pages for Tree Services.

7th November 2007, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
timberbeast Sappling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North America Posts: 6	Re: alaskan doozies As for the climate in Southeast, it is the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Some areas receive 300-400 inches a year. You've got to love the rain! It has mild temperatures compared with the Interior. Usually in the 50's. Wildlife is abundant. Admiralty Island has the largest concentration of Brown Bears (grizzly) in the world. It is normal to see several bear each day, although I've really never had a problem with them. You just have to be alert and have good bear "manners". I hope this helps. - Timberbeast

7th November 2007, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: alaskan doozies Thanks Mike, sounds great, some serious money to be made. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th November 2007, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rotax Robert Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Enumclaw Washington Posts: 38	Re: alaskan doozies well put timberbeast, I might add I enjoyed your website also Rotax Robert __________________ Earth First, I'll Log The Other Planets Later

8th November 2007, 02:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: alaskan doozies Yeah, I can see it now.... Like the movie Cool Runnings when I step off the plane. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th November 2007, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: alaskan doozies thanks t.b. ive already snagged a spot with one of the larger tree outfits right in anchorage.... but its always good to know what else is out there. maybe we'll cross paths sometime. be safe

8th November 2007, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: alaskan doozies Nice country and great website TB. Love to come but the missus was a bit sceptical about surfing in a drysuit!

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