Sad day tomorrow..

The tear out from the second storm (Sandy) was in the third to last pic and was still over 6,000#. The first tear out happened 10-12 yrs ago and that was where the decay was really deep.

I did use the bucket. It was bid to do so and it was 10* below freezing so...I also wanted it to be over as quick as possible for me. I focused on the technical aspect and kept talking to the op to pass the time. Didn't really want to climb it again in this manner for some reason.

I didn't count the pics, but probably could go back and try. We took the last piece by 2:30 and started about 9:30 after the mats where all in place.

I have some video, but my GoPro has been giving me some issues. I am actually sending it back for a new one. The company seems to stand behind the product which is always a nice surprise. I'll try to get it edited when I can.
 
Mighty quick work Mark, particularly in that kinda weather!

I've done a little emergency winter storm work in the snow, but never that cold!

Gotta dicey leaner euc tomorrow myself. Speedline written all over it. My helmet cam sucks too. Gonna get a POV HD like reg uses so I can nab some decent demolition footage worthy of posting.

Editing is harder than climbing for me! I hate it.

Yu done right by your old oak friend Mark. After seeing the pics of it in its heyday, it would be cruel and unusual to coppice it down to a life of dwarfdom below her neighbors that she once towered above.

Very impressive and fast work, musta had a great crew.

jomoco
 
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Please. The world way of looking at overmature trees is guided by us and believe the majority of neighbours world wide believe the complete opposite. Provide options and estimate accurately the outcome or lifespan or hazards.
An old soldier Oak should be allowed to stand for as long as it can convert light into life.

Veteran trees pruned to maintain their life is of greater benefit to all, tangible and intangibles and in ways we may never understand = The Metaphysical

I personally always try to maintain trees to the very end but will do as requested by the HO or walk away.
In the end we will all have "Sad Days" but I pray for more days of joy and far far fewer of Sadness.
Cheers
Today was going to be a sad day but with the rain I am happy to share my thoughts with all you good people!
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The crew was fast. They were laying down these long leaders and sending the crane back real quick. We had to move the bucket and crane closer as we went for the back of the tree. Other than that it was pretty easy. The only other down time was dumping the chip truck midway and then two loads of wood to the dump before we loaded the last two.
 
Yeah, the home owner and I discussed leaving it and I wanted to leave it just above the bad tear because there was a raccoon nest that may or may not be in use. He liked the idea of still having the trunk up and thought that he could enjoy it somewhat and maybe have a conversation piece.
 
With trees like this do you ever feel like if you were a little better arborist and did preventative things involving pruning and bracing or were a little more reactive business doing treatments like these and/or watering at key times, disease and insect intervention, etc....the tree may still be there and lack of focused attention because of work overload or maybe just negligence or indifference...the tree may still be there flourishing (sorry, maybe a little too long sentence?)?

I have.

Obviously the pre determined life span of a white oak is capable of more years than this tree had if all things worked in its favor despite hurricanes etc.
 
Of course. The first tear out broke my heart. Tough to say what could've been though. When do you do reduction pruning and at what cost? When to cable a broad tree like this with no co-dom identifiable? When is preventitive and proactive produce a negative reaction? I don't have the answers, but sure I wish I did something more.
 
Nice pictures, Mark, nice to see you posting job photos again.

Leaving that fatty butt is a win/win, way to go.
 
I like that you left the trunk, Mark. Anytime you can leave a potential habitat, and some carbon, it's a good move. It doesn't always work in an urban setting(tree location, homeowner preference, etc.), but in this case it is a win-win as was previously mentioned.

A good friend of mine has home in Madison with a collection of stately white oaks. The largest of which had a MASSIVE co-dom crown. Half of it split out 2 years ago, and this summer we will be taking it down. It is a sad deal, but it has the most AMAZING straight trunk(40-45"DBH) for 40 feet. A mill-worthy log of epic proportions.
 
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