Cutting Down Huge Dead Trees at My Self Reliance Camp
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Date: 2020-11-30
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BrianZacharyMusic
I'm curious about your thoughts on the safety hazards of standing deadwood vs the benefits of standing deadwood as habitat for many species. I'm not sure how I would balance those myself, so curious if you left any deadwood standing that was in more out of the way areas of your land, or that you deemed safe enough. Also, thanks for all your videos, I'm really enjoying going through them, you've put together some awesome content here.
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I'm curious about your thoughts on the safety hazards of standing deadwood vs the benefits of standing deadwood as habitat for many species. I'm not sure how I would balance those myself, so curious if you left any deadwood standing that was in more out of the way areas of your land, or that you deemed safe enough. Also, thanks for all your videos, I'm really enjoying going through them, you've put together some awesome content here.
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highenergyog
I don't know how I missed this one, the largest tree that I've taken down was a 75 foot stone cold dead Poplar with a base of just over 7 feet in circumference. ( I think that's how you say it. It branched off at ten feet into three 65 foot branches. I see you also understand the unpredictability of a falling tree by the way you quickly put distance between the base of the tree and yourself, another nice video.
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I don't know how I missed this one, the largest tree that I've taken down was a 75 foot stone cold dead Poplar with a base of just over 7 feet in circumference. ( I think that's how you say it. It branched off at ten feet into three 65 foot branches. I see you also understand the unpredictability of a falling tree by the way you quickly put distance between the base of the tree and yourself, another nice video.
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scrumsey
Dead standing trees (called 'snags' by us Wildlife biologists) are useful habitat for a variety of animals. Be sure to keep some around. I understand not wanting them in the area of the camp or the roads in and out. (Or if you are looking to open up land for forestry purposes, 'Balance' is key.
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Dead standing trees (called 'snags' by us Wildlife biologists) are useful habitat for a variety of animals. Be sure to keep some around. I understand not wanting them in the area of the camp or the roads in and out. (Or if you are looking to open up land for forestry purposes, 'Balance' is key.
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Dan
This sets a REAL good example of not only making sure you have a good escape route when a tree starts to go, but actually USING that escape route. Can't tell you how many goofballs I've seen on YouTube, even pros, just stand there and watch the tree hopefully miss their face. Nicely done, Shawn!
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This sets a REAL good example of not only making sure you have a good escape route when a tree starts to go, but actually USING that escape route. Can't tell you how many goofballs I've seen on YouTube, even pros, just stand there and watch the tree hopefully miss their face. Nicely done, Shawn!
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Howard
Another great video Shawn. I used to run a saw often at work. I once zigged when I ought to have zagged and saw came down on my left leg above the knee. Kevlar saved my leg and likely my life. It's good to see you wearing chaps. Some folks you can't tell 'em nuttin' if you know what I mean.
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Another great video Shawn. I used to run a saw often at work. I once zigged when I ought to have zagged and saw came down on my left leg above the knee. Kevlar saved my leg and likely my life. It's good to see you wearing chaps. Some folks you can't tell 'em nuttin' if you know what I mean.
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William
I have the same exact chainsaw Shawn although I have a 20 bar on it and it cuts like a demon. I own 20 acres here in northeastern Vermont and I've been removing many dead trees here as well. Love your vids mate.
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I have the same exact chainsaw Shawn although I have a 20 bar on it and it cuts like a demon. I own 20 acres here in northeastern Vermont and I've been removing many dead trees here as well. Love your vids mate.
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eric
Hello Shawn. Great videos and Bush practices! I live in an existing off grid Cabin near South River, and would love to get together and exchange some ideas. Hopefully see you in the Bush brother; )
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Hello Shawn. Great videos and Bush practices! I live in an existing off grid Cabin near South River, and would love to get together and exchange some ideas. Hopefully see you in the Bush brother; )
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Jeff
when falling any dead tree it is not smart to hit the wedges how you were. no rythem is best so the top doesn't fall and kill you. hit it and wait and watch the tops for movement: -)
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when falling any dead tree it is not smart to hit the wedges how you were. no rythem is best so the top doesn't fall and kill you. hit it and wait and watch the tops for movement: -)
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jeff
Ive been watching your progression, building the cabin and other thing's. I think it's so cool and I have learned from your video's. I enjoy it, keep it up Mr. James. Jeffer Miller.
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Ive been watching your progression, building the cabin and other thing's. I think it's so cool and I have learned from your video's. I enjoy it, keep it up Mr. James. Jeffer Miller.
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handmade
Ready to go firewood. You can build the best cabin in the world, but come winter you better have something for making heat or your better go back to the city.
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Ready to go firewood. You can build the best cabin in the world, but come winter you better have something for making heat or your better go back to the city.
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