Taking Trees Down

We had a tree go down in our little woods a couple years ago, and never dealt with removing it.  We have a second very dead tree in the same area that needed to be taken down before a storm took it down and it landed on our roof.   I hadn't bothered to deal with it, as I wasn't sure who to call, and didn't want to spend a boatload of money.   I found out last week that a friend from church's husband has his own tree trimming and removal service!  How fortunate is that?!   They came over on Thursday to take a look at the trees and give us an estimate.  

Here's the tree that fell and needed to be taken out.  I had no idea how that would be done.  

I assumed (wrongly) that it would be cut down from where it was.  Boy, was I wrong.  I guess that's why I'm not the tree cutter downer person!  Adam Strey from Central Wisconsin Tree Trimming & Removal (715-223-0512) had other thoughts.  Adam tied a rope to the tree and to his truck and dragged it right out of there!  

It sounds bad, and it looks like some of the other trees may have been damaged, but they weren't!  Here's a short video: 

Next was to tackle the dead tree.  It's kind of hard to see, but it's the tall tree on the right where the bark is all white.  

First, Adam put a rope on the tree itself.   Then he attached it to another tree near where he wanted to lay it down.  That rope was then attached to the truck. 

And then there was some chainsaw action happening. 

Here's video of the tree coming down! 

And finally, we have "Chainsaw 101!"   Greg has never used a chainsaw before, so he asked Adam for some tips.  I'm not sure that he has the stamina to use one, but it's always good to have a professional give you tips on how to use what I consider to be a dangerous piece of power equipment! 

  

I bought this chainsaw a couple years ago, based solely on price.  We've had to use it a number of times since I bought it, so it was a good investment.  Adam said it was a pretty decent chainsaw, so I'm happy with my purchase!  

Now, of course, we have the job of cutting up the two trees.  We decided that we would do that, instead of having Adam do it, simply for cost reasons.  Our dear friend Nate enjoys playing with chainsaws, so he is going to come over tomorrow to help get it chopped up. 

If anyone in the area needs tree work, I HIGHLY recommend Adam.  He is fullly insured and gives free estimates and is very affordable.  Aside from tree trimming and removal, he can do onsite chipping, he has a 60' bucket truck, bobcat service and emergency storm service.   GREAT guy and wonderful family to deal with.  His office number is 715-223-0512

Hope everyone stays safe from any storms and this intense heat wave!  Just think, a month ago, we had 10 foot snowdrifts from three feet of snow!  

Prayers for all, 

Julie