Before Taking Down Four Locust Trees, CHFM

In January, 2019 it was necessary to take down four of the tallest, oldest Locust trees leaning over the parking lot of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting.

Tree work done professionally by Awbury Arboretum/V Tree crew.

Here is the treescape from the parking lot - before.

Preparing to do the work:  one crane,  three trucks, 10 men.  Three hours.  They are pros!

CHFM Tree Work: After

After a couple of hours work, there were a stack of Locust logs, stumps showing rotten interior of the trees, and a little light cleanup work.  Four Locust trees taken down; tree rings showed 40-70 years old.

Cutting Off the Top Half of the Tree, Right into Shredder

Cutting Locust Trunks

The tree climber has put a strap around the remaining trunk and attached it to wire from the crane.  He comes down - you can see him below on the right taking off his gear.
Meanwhile, a chainsaw with an extra long blade is used to cut the trunk at the base.
As it is cut through, the crane gently lifts the trunk up and lays it down with the other logs.  In the last picture, notice that each log has the strap left around it so they can be easily picked up again and put in the truck.

Tree Climber and Crane

Twelfth Night Gathering

Twelfth Night is the last of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
It occurs on January 5 or 6 and marks the end of holiday celebrations and the beginning of Ephiphany in Christian traditions.
It is often celebrated with food, drink and wassail.