Roger_Barnett
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THE TREE HOUSE
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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Zipping away. The next day, JPS broke out the GRCS to tension the speedline. It was needed to clear the lower branches. The New England 5/8th Treeline was overkill, as nothing over 200 pounds was zipped, most loads under 50. Also the second day, when a third speed line had to be rigged, we sent up an uncut 600 length. What a job for the guys in the tree to haul it all the way up. Then they tied it off and we pulled it back down. That rigging was all zipped over the curio shop and service wires toward the river. All those shots (and many others) are with my 35 mm film camera, which will take quite a while to get back and digitized.
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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Roger_Barnett
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- magalia california
Re: THE TREE HOUSE/Roger
Nice photoes Rodger. I thought I would add a picture of a 4" dia limb and how tight the rings where on this piece.
Didnt count them, but this photo is of a section only
1 1/2" of the 4" limb. I know it"s over 100 years. If anybody counts then let me know .
Thanks
Greg
Nice photoes Rodger. I thought I would add a picture of a 4" dia limb and how tight the rings where on this piece.
Didnt count them, but this photo is of a section only
1 1/2" of the 4" limb. I know it"s over 100 years. If anybody counts then let me know .
Thanks
Greg
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Hey nice pictures, looks like a fun project. Although I couldn't help but noticing that the needles in most of those pics look more like Sequoiadendron rather than Sequoia sempervirens. I could be wrong, but is that the case, and if so, what are some better indications of id from the ground, as you can't always see needles while hiking. I have seen Sequoiadendron needles in the coastal forest before, but could never locate the trees by bark alone. I also didn't notice any unusually large butt flares. It seems to me, at least in an urban environment that the sequoiadendron bark is a little more rounded in the furrows, where the mature semperviren is more rigid and platelike. can anyone elaborate? and, hey Mark, were you able to footlock up there in less than twenty seconds?
Hey nice pictures, looks like a fun project. Although I couldn't help but noticing that the needles in most of those pics look more like Sequoiadendron rather than Sequoia sempervirens. I could be wrong, but is that the case, and if so, what are some better indications of id from the ground, as you can't always see needles while hiking. I have seen Sequoiadendron needles in the coastal forest before, but could never locate the trees by bark alone. I also didn't notice any unusually large butt flares. It seems to me, at least in an urban environment that the sequoiadendron bark is a little more rounded in the furrows, where the mature semperviren is more rigid and platelike. can anyone elaborate? and, hey Mark, were you able to footlock up there in less than twenty seconds?
Roger_Barnett
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Having never been to the coast redwood forest, I didn't know that the needles change once you get up forty or more feet. I was told that it is the redwood's genetic response, as the short needles do a better job of capturing all the foggy water vapor. For more details, Greg or Jerry might chime in.
Having never been to the coast redwood forest, I didn't know that the needles change once you get up forty or more feet. I was told that it is the redwood's genetic response, as the short needles do a better job of capturing all the foggy water vapor. For more details, Greg or Jerry might chime in.
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Gerald_Beranek
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Re: THE TREE HOUSE/Roger
Right on Roger, and yes to Freemansmaus observations. The coastal redwood exhibits two different kinds of leaves. Quite unlike their high altitude cousin the Gigantia. In the lower shady parts the Sempervirens leaves are quite spread and differenciated on the stem. Very individual leaves. The more exposed to sun and wind the leaves compact and look more like the Gigantia. Even on the same tree.
I have image records of both leaves. I will dig through my archives and post those images. But please give me a little time to fine the images.
Freemanmaus and Roger, Your inquiry sparks a reminder when I first noticed the difference over 30 years ago. Thank you
Jerry B
Right on Roger, and yes to Freemansmaus observations. The coastal redwood exhibits two different kinds of leaves. Quite unlike their high altitude cousin the Gigantia. In the lower shady parts the Sempervirens leaves are quite spread and differenciated on the stem. Very individual leaves. The more exposed to sun and wind the leaves compact and look more like the Gigantia. Even on the same tree.
I have image records of both leaves. I will dig through my archives and post those images. But please give me a little time to fine the images.
Freemanmaus and Roger, Your inquiry sparks a reminder when I first noticed the difference over 30 years ago. Thank you
Jerry B
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well then, that IS an interesting fact, that could only have been discovered by one who has either fallen one or climbed one. I hope to one day participate in the latter. Perhaps next trip home I could get the opportunity, although 250' sure seems like a long way down.
Question for Gerry: take highway 101 north, cross the south fork of the eel, take a left towards honeydew, about 5 or 10 miles in, across the river from four fireplaces, is a tree, maybe state champ for height, or is it girth? anyways, I saw the questionable sequoiadendronlike needles at the base of this tree and looked around for a couple of hours for the origin, but to no avail, I now know why, thanks. Could this tree be climbed? there is a small creek that must be crossed to get to the tree, sometimes there is a bridge. Do you climb anything that far north? how about out 36? Grizzly Creek?I grew up on the Van Duzen, it is a beautiful river in the springtime, although I'm not sure I'd be prepared to deal with the sight of a post Hurwitz reforestation attempt.
Anyways, I always thought climbing up for a nice river view would be somehow good for the soul, and it's a good reason to go home. I bet Greg would go. any excuse to drive over 36. 55 miles per hour, good luck.....
well then, that IS an interesting fact, that could only have been discovered by one who has either fallen one or climbed one. I hope to one day participate in the latter. Perhaps next trip home I could get the opportunity, although 250' sure seems like a long way down.
Question for Gerry: take highway 101 north, cross the south fork of the eel, take a left towards honeydew, about 5 or 10 miles in, across the river from four fireplaces, is a tree, maybe state champ for height, or is it girth? anyways, I saw the questionable sequoiadendronlike needles at the base of this tree and looked around for a couple of hours for the origin, but to no avail, I now know why, thanks. Could this tree be climbed? there is a small creek that must be crossed to get to the tree, sometimes there is a bridge. Do you climb anything that far north? how about out 36? Grizzly Creek?I grew up on the Van Duzen, it is a beautiful river in the springtime, although I'm not sure I'd be prepared to deal with the sight of a post Hurwitz reforestation attempt.
Anyways, I always thought climbing up for a nice river view would be somehow good for the soul, and it's a good reason to go home. I bet Greg would go. any excuse to drive over 36. 55 miles per hour, good luck.....
Roger_Barnett
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Re: THE TREE HOUSE/Roger
Freeaman,
I Grew up in the same area. Infact, the south fork Honydew turn off is my old stomping ground. grew up out in the Mattole valley. my dad ran the county park between Honydew and Petrolia for 28 years.
Theer are some very nice trees in the Rockerfeller forest. Your probably more apt to climb one there with out getting caought then the Grizzly Creek area. Less traffic and foresters roaming around.
Right now theres a bunch of sitters in the Grizzly Creek forest , I wouldn't take the chance.
Greg
Freeaman,
I Grew up in the same area. Infact, the south fork Honydew turn off is my old stomping ground. grew up out in the Mattole valley. my dad ran the county park between Honydew and Petrolia for 28 years.
Theer are some very nice trees in the Rockerfeller forest. Your probably more apt to climb one there with out getting caought then the Grizzly Creek area. Less traffic and foresters roaming around.
Right now theres a bunch of sitters in the Grizzly Creek forest , I wouldn't take the chance.
Greg
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- magalia california
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- magalia california
Re: THE TREE HOUSE/Roger
Hey Rodger,
Thanks for the count . My eyes were going batty trying to count all those small rings..lol..
Greg
Hey Rodger,
Thanks for the count . My eyes were going batty trying to count all those small rings..lol..
Greg
Gerald_Beranek
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Re: THE TREE HOUSE/Roger
Yeah, Freemanruss, I know the tree. The one at Big Tree crossing on Bull creek. 17' dia and calculated @ 237,000 BF. Made it one of the title holders for volume. On the road side of the crossing stands the old title holder for the tallest. Their both gorgeous trees. But Van Pelts recent findings in Mill Creek (Jediah Smith) knocks the socks off both.
Been hearing of one tree 392'. But nobody's saying where. Understandable this day and age. It would be a target for sure.
Yeah, Freemanruss, I know the tree. The one at Big Tree crossing on Bull creek. 17' dia and calculated @ 237,000 BF. Made it one of the title holders for volume. On the road side of the crossing stands the old title holder for the tallest. Their both gorgeous trees. But Van Pelts recent findings in Mill Creek (Jediah Smith) knocks the socks off both.
Been hearing of one tree 392'. But nobody's saying where. Understandable this day and age. It would be a target for sure.
