You are correct that storing sawed lumber can become an issue. I have found that making a frame out of some of the fresh cut lumber and then leveling it using bricks or cement blocks makes a great platform for drying and storing lumber. Make sure to buy the higher quality tarps as they last a...
In light of the war that is heating up in Syria, I think it’s important to note that the Bible predicts the destruction of Damascus.
https://livingproof.co/destruction-of-damascus-in-isaiah-17/
Whether it’s a Boxelder or an ash, I’d be most concerned about hinge tear out. If you do plan on felling it whole, I’d make sure to counteract the lean with the estimated force necessary on a tag line. I would probably transfer the tensioned tag line onto a portawrap, so that someone could give...
It’s difficult to tell from the pictures, but this Oak had a crooked trunk because most of the branches were on one side (over the house, of course). The boards would warp so bad you’d cry.