We had the tree trimmers come again the other day. Mrs. F.G. wanted a few lower branches that were shading the garden cut. And we're going to gradually try and shift the composition of the few trees we have away from Norway Maple, towards the Sugar Maple. We also have to be prepared for the Emerald Ash Borer, as we have five large ash in our line of trees out the back window.
I'm always surprised at the way these guys can haul themselves up into a tree; if I wasn't in a wheelchair I'd love to try it. Of course this is proceeded by a lot of rope throwing - and I'm also surprised at how accurately they can throw that little weight that pulls the bigger rope up over the branch.
Three of them came, and two quickly scrambled up the trees we wanted trimmed, the third hauled fallen branches away. As you can see they arrived on the day of the snow squalls, but that didn't slow them down much.
After trimming the ash, this guy practically walked up our Sugar Maple to cut two lower branches.
Whenever possible they use a sharp handsaw to trim off the outer ends of branches, which they can grab and drop more carefully to the ground.
The other arborist climbed high in the Norway Maple, draping ropes a good deal higher than the main branches we wanted cut.
He also climbed far out on the doomed branches to cut it off in smaller pieces. It was right over our shed roof and I guess they were just being careful. You can see all the ropes providing his safety harness too.
They use a separate rope to lower larger branches down, a man on the ground controlling the rope to guide and drop it gently.
Then the chainsaw comes out to cut the larger branch. The rope on the left will lower that branch down once it's cut.
The arborist is sitting on the long curved branch we wanted cut, the smaller one above it already gone. I'm pleased to say that all the trimming we wanted done was accomplished quickly and safely. We'll have to wait until next summer to see what difference it makes. Thanks to 'Arboreal' for their excellent work.
It's amazing how agile the tree trimmers/cutters are. And fun to watch too. When our neighbour had several very tall trees cut we lined up our lawn chairs in the back yard to watch. Fascinating! I hope having your trees trimmed accomplishes whatever it was you were aiming for.
ReplyDeleteDoing that takes great care.
ReplyDeleteFascinating! That would have been so interesting to watch.
ReplyDeleteI'm always fascinated watching the tree cutters too. You've gotten some terrific photos of them working.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen guys go up trees like that before. They sure must be young fellas alright and it's a good thing they were wearing orange so you could see them. Also makes for colorful photos and I suppose if they fell into a big snowbank they could be spotted real quick eh:))
ReplyDeleteWow! That is quite an accomplished feat and skill by those guys. Your pictures and commentary told the story very well. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think if there was a ski run there, they would qualify for sure. So good to get them trimmed, we had an arborist do the same at our other property, he swung from one tree to another, cutting off every second branch as he went to the top, then the ones left got a sharp dismissal as he came down. Then the whole tree was felled for firewood. You will be so glad the shed is safe, and the other trees have more space and daylight to show their beauty.
ReplyDeleteMy daughters partner does that stuff. They are quite the acrobats!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. REally shows how skilled they must be! I am always surprised at our tree trimmers, although everything here must be permitted.
ReplyDeleteI guess practice makes perfect and not being afraid of heights (as I am) is a real asset. Good work and great photos!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of their ability. They also seem to know exactly what they are dong.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to watch real professionals at work, unfortunately too many guy go out an buy a saw and then think they can safely do tree work -- YouTube has lots of videos of tree trimming disasters.
ReplyDeleteThey are braver than me!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing work. Watching must have been fun.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great pictures here.
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They make it look like fun, but I know it's dangerous work.
ReplyDeletei could describe the ones we have in this area the exact same way, they have a real talent!! awesome captures, i am so jealous that you have snow!!
ReplyDeleteYou could advertise for them and their expertise!
ReplyDeleteAs I look out at our greenery and brown grounds, I forget you have snow until I see your pictures.
I'll take mine although your pictures are interesting.
Wow they are great tree trimmers!
ReplyDeleteThey are really good at what they do. It is nice to clear up some of the congestion up there. I have a front tree that has a major part broken out. I may have to get it taken out.
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