It was a beautiful setting with a view of the Posbank near Arnhem. The small town of Lathum near Arnhem. A large birch stood right at the boundary of the side and rear neighbors. A very large branch had already fallen on the neighbor's roof during a previous storm and that could happen again.
Helmet with microphone
I gave the customer who helped a helmet with a communication set. This way you can talk to each other properly and safely. This is much safer because instructions are clear and consultation can take place properly.
I fell this birch safely and carefully using climbing techniquess. While climbing, I saw away the branches I encounter so that the upper branches can fall without obstacles. I lowered many branches on a rope with the help of the customer. By guiding the rope over a trunk junction, friction is created. Because of this friction, the weight of the branch hanging from the rope is much less for the person holding the rope. If it is a very heavy branch, I guide the rope through several forks or around the trunk. This way, a very heavy branch can easily be picked up by one person. A branch or trunk that is still hanging on a rope can be pulled to a desired location.
I sawed the trunks into short lengths. The stump could remain, but I can always grind it away with my small or large stump grinder if desired. The cultivators are narrower than 70cm, so they almost always enter the backyard through a narrow gate or fence.
I sawed the branches into lengths of about 2 meters so that they can be easily removed.
The customer has already split a large part of the log and will use it in the fireplace next year.
Photos from this project
