Mechanical dismantling of a pair of dying oak trees

Mechanical dismantling of a pair of dying oak trees over a security fence.  We used a Magni telehandler fitted with a Westmec grapplesaw.

The decision was made to remove 2 oak trees to a pollard following a PICUS test and Health and Safety concerns.   Had it been a different location, it would have remained untouched.  There will be a fence around it shortly, and the pollard will remain for a long time to come

See our tree survey information and details of PICUS here

Magni telehandler

Chipping of sycamore trees infected with possible sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale)

Chipping of sycamore trees infected with possible sooty bark disease.
Dust suppression was required, as it was the only dry day last week!
See Forest Research for more information about Sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale)

Dismantle completed chipping to commence,
Great job by Scott, Antony , Richard and Cameron is even back for a while !