This happens in my area all the time. It grew like that because it was constantly topped over decades a line hight. The the energy balanced in the tree to create an odd hedge. I do a lot of west coast work and have climbed some of the largest named trees in the world 🥰
Not sure why this one grew like thins now. If it was topped, it was done a long time ago, but it was strange it didn't try and grow vertically again after that.
Wow... I never seen a Scotch pine so flat on top... How come you used a ladder..it wasn't climb able .. and you're right,someone for sure topped that 🌲 , nice narration of the vid.. it's good to hear your perspective of how the tree was removed....
Thanks Carlo. Yes, never seen one so flat before either. I used only used the ladder for access into the canopy. They were removed once I uncovered enough branches to stand on. I could have spiked up the stem but ladders always seem easier for domestic trees.
Great video! Really enjoy the way you explain what you are doing. If you get the chance could u do one when you have to use slings for footholds because there’s no branches ? I have all my qualifications but I didn’t go and work with a tree company and staying with the landscape company so never got to see all the tips and tricks so videos like yours are a great help. 👍🏻
Thank you. Glad it makes sense, sometimes I feel like I’m just rambling and talking rubbish. I’ve heard about slings being used in rock climbing (aid climbing) but never in tree work. Sounds complicated too. I use climbing irons (aka climbing spikes) which are in some of my videos - probably not to noticeable in this one. They stick in the bark and provide a platform to stand on. They aren’t particularly cheap but they do an excellent job when your climbing branchless trees and poles.
Rich Wilkes no definitely not rubbish it good to hear that even with all your experience that some jobs can make you worried how they will turn out. Yeah I have spikes it was more for reduction jobs when you don’t have a footing if that makes sense ? My training was years ago but I think the guy doing the training had mentioned using them. Looking forward to your future videos 👍🏻
Rich Wilkes Arborist I don’t even understand them. Like they took a mold of my foot. So much better design for gaffs. I tried several brands and ended up at Meindl Airstreams. Well these are at least twice as good. They’re actually waterproof. I live in the Philadelphia suburbs and I order from Honeybros.com. I really don’t like anything American for tree gear. I’m also fond of the UK and Europe in general. My late grandmother was born in Leicestershire and when my father did a 23&me is showed him to be 80% British.
Thanks for watching! When I had my own company - around 2014-2016 - I'd pay up-to £150 for a contract climber, which seemed to be the average for a good climber. Since then I think the average has gone up to about £160-£170 a day with some charging £120 and others charging £200 a day. But I only really know a handful of people. How's that compare to Australia?
@@RAWArb thanks for your feedback and info. In Queensland, Australia you can expect to earn around $450-650 per day as a climber. Cost of living is expensive here though
Same, i thought it was going to be a lot of belly crawling when i was the tree but it wasn't too bad in the end. We were done by around 3pm including logging up, stump grinding and tidying up.
