Taking Down the Big Pines
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We had over 20 large Whinte Pines (Pinus strobus) in our yard. They all were over 90' tall and ranged from 14" DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) to 32" DBH. These are some pictures of the removal of the front yard ones. Our China move occured before we could finish the back yard.

Many thanks to my friends at The Treehouse that helped me learn to climb and fell trees from the top down safely!


First time to climb with my new equipment 1600x1200, 424K From about 70' up, the view is incredible! 640x480, 119K A shot from the front of the house 1600x1200, 401K A view of the trees in our side yard 1600x1200, 428K Starting on the front yard trees 1600x1200, 385K Taking off the limbs on the way up 1600x1200, 396K Rapelling down is always fun 1600x1200, 401K Ready to remove my first top! 1600x1200, 383K The top is on it's way down. Get ready for the ride. 1600x1200, 383K On top the pole after the swaying has stopped 1600x1200, 380K The top on the ground 1600x1200, 418K The result of our labor 1600x1200, 422K These logs are going to the sawmill 1600x1200, 414K