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Participant@Carl Russell 40146 wrote:
I cannot remember feeling so helpless and vulnerable as in the midst of the slide…… my entire livelihood, and my own safety were completely out of my control…..
CarlI know how you feel. I just did this but going forward. There is no control in that kind of slide. I’m glad you and yours are safe and sound and in good repair.
I’ll be quick to chain up in the future- even when I’m in a hurry.
Participant@Carl Russell 39934 wrote:
The greatest value in cutting this stem is in the reduction of competition in the residual stand, and if mulched down, can also contribute organic matter and recycled nutrients. I often cut trees like this, even without the vine challenge, down and leave them, just to make room for my felling pattern of larger more valuable trees.
If we want to stay safe, and remain cost effective, I don’t think we want to be wasting our time on situations like this.
Carl
I agree. I was cutting these low value stems in order to make clear fall lines for the GOL class coming next week. I didn’t have a spud gun, monkey, or the team with me. I ended up cutting a 4′ section out of all the vine nearby and then I cut the weevil-hit pine that had most of the vine in the top, treating it like any tree with heavy forward lean. I left it standing with a decent sized hinge and dropped a larger firewood tree on the mix. Dominoes worked pretty well and I felt like I was out of the danger zone when trees were falling. I like the idea of pulling it down and will have to look for that thread here to read up some more. I’ve done this a bit with the farmi winch, but never with the team.
ParticipantI ran into a “problem tree” Friday as I was preparing the site for our class. I might have left it up for the level 3 group to discuss, but I didn’t want it to be in the way this weekend.
What do you all do when you encounter grape vine in the canopy where you are cutting? I thought I was working far enough away from the main clump of vine, but one 8″ diameter tree ended up hung by a single tiny vine about 40′ off the forest floor. Looking closer it turns out that this vine had traveled a large distance through the canopy. There was lots of light crown contact in this group of hardwoods, but again I thought I was working far enough away to not involve the vine.
I ended up with this 8″ diameter ash hung up by a small piece of vine connected to two smaller trees and then to the main clump of vine 20-30′ away in the top of a dead pine and associated sugar maple. What would you do in this situation? I know it depends a lot on the specifics of the spot, but I hope you;ll share general ideas on how to deal with vine. I got out OK, all trees down, vine down, equipment and personell intact. I’ll give more details later, but I’d like to know…
How do you deal with vine?
ParticipantWelcome to the group Jeroen,
your horses are beautiful. I am hoping to make the jump to homesteading and providing income with my horses in the middle future. Where are you located in France. I’m headed that way in August and would love to see your operation if you take visitors. I’ve been trying to find farm stays and gites, particularly with horses.
I’m glad you are finding success with the new lifestyle.
Cheers,
JayParticipantThanks. I’m going to check out these websites and I’ll be in touch.
Participant@Horsepower51 39781 wrote:
If there is enough so they don’t sand to roads for a while I might head into town with a team…. Jay
Me too, 😉
Nothing here yet but sprinkles. I took advantage of the snow day from work to do a little more ‘gardening’ in preparation for teh Game of Logging Class. It’ll be nice to have some snow around again.
ParticipantI agree with Tim.
Use the power of story to illuminate what draft power can accomplish. Add technical info to make the video worthwhile for experienced teamsters, and utilize commentary from those involved.ParticipantGreetings Taylor,
Congrats on setting out on the never-ending journey. I’m right there with you on the reclaiming pastures and managing woodlots.
I’m looking forward to meeting you when you come down for Game of Logging. I’m certain you’ll love it, and will take a lot out of it.
Enjoy the day.ParticipantI wonder if we could get Jay Bailey to bring up and demonstrate the equine powered wood splitter. I’d like to see that.
ParticipantI speak only a little bit. Learned in college but it’s been a while. Practicing is on my summertime list of things to do.
ParticipantMy Guys are a Belgian/ Morgan cross. I like the mix: size and stamina.
ParticipantHorsemedic, you’ve got a PM.
ParticipantGlad you’re OK George. It’s not always easy to get helpers in the woods. I had a boot get pinched today, but luckily a big winter boot and peavey was handy. Stay safe!
ParticipantI’ll be down Sat evening. Is there a stall I can borrow again Brad? If not, the trailer’s big enough.
ParticipantI’ll come down Sat night. Probably be there in time for dinner. I’ll have the team and will help with whatever’s left to do on Sunday. Can I leave my horses in the ties stall again like I did last year?
Thanks,
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