Tag: Hazardous tree cutting

The Key Notch

In some cases, trees are hung or snagged because they have been uprooted.  In these situations determining where the loads are concentrated can be difficult, and often the root plate is a stronger force to be considered than the hung...

Controlled Hinge Release – releasing lodged or hung up trees.

In my last article I shared a technique for safely releasing lodged or hung up trees.  I am going to expand on this concept in this article. One disadvantage of the mis-match cut is that in some cases, the vertical...

CUT STRAIGHT!

  Arboriculture Canada chainsaw instructors and associates gathered together for Chainsaw Instructor Intensive Training Camp 2011, in the Peterborough, ON region at Elmhirst’s Resorts from Jan. 30 – Feb. 4th.  The purpose:  to review, develop and collaborate together on improving our...

Vegetation Management – Using the Mis-Match Cut to Free Hung or Snagged Trees on Power lines.

During and following severe storm events there is often a need to cut trees, remove large limbs and other debris off the power lines in order to begin the power restoration process. This work is often performed during the storm...