Trees you've cut

[Hinerman]

Yes at my last house. It was between my and neighbors houses. Some limbs were hanging over both. Neighbor asked if he could have it trimmed back. I told him I would split the bill with him.

Fast forward several months. I pulled in my drive and the tree srvc is just finishing a tree removal. I had to walk away I was so hot.

I counted 150 rings and the stump was 52”

LOL, nephew was steaming. Tell us more!!!! Did you still pay for half?

 

[Redfin]

I sold the house.

 

[CLEARCUT]

 

[Redfin]

What is elevation in those pics?

 

[CLEARCUT]

What is elevation in those pics?

About 3,000ft. And a couple hours from the coast.

 

[Skeans1]

About 3,000ft. And a couple hours from the coast.

Looks like fun guys, you guys ready for fire season? I see we hit level 1 today.


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[CLEARCUT]

Looks like fun guys, you guys ready for fire season? I see we hit level 1 today.


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We are...it’s been level 1 here since the middle of June. Hopefully we’ll be on the coast when it gets more severe.

 

[jmester]

@Skeans1 @CLEARCUT

Would you all be willing to explain the difference in fire season levels and what that means for you all work wise.

 

[CLEARCUT]

@Skeans1 @CLEARCUT

Would you all be willing to explain the difference in fire season levels and what that means for you all work wise.

As far as hand-falling goes, in a nutshell, we can cut all day on a level 1. On a level 2, we can not cut between 1 pm and 8 pm. Which normally isn’t a problem, because we are starting at 5:00 to 5:30 or so and get done before 1:00. On a level 3, no cutting is allowed unless you are on a ground-based side, or you can get a waiver to hand-fall depending on a number of factors if you take extra steps to prevent fire.
There is a lot more to it for everything else, but that is the hand-falling aspect in a nutshell.

 

[Skeans1]

As far as hand-falling goes, in a nutshell, we can cut all day on a level 1. On a level 2, we can not cut between 1 pm and 8 pm. Which normally isn’t a problem, because we are starting at 5:00 to 5:30 or so and get done before 1:00. On a level 3, no cutting is allowed unless you are on a ground-based side, or you can get a waiver to hand-fall depending on a number of factors if you take extra steps to prevent fire.
There is a lot more to it for everything else, but that is the hand-falling aspect in a nutshell.

Didn’t think even on 3 you could cut at all unless mechanical, thought power saws were only allowed on the landing.


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[Skeans1]

@Skeans1 @CLEARCUT

Would you all be willing to explain the difference in fire season levels and what that means for you all work wise.

This is a direct copy from the Oregon Department of Forestry website.

Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) for Oregon Department of Forestry Protection west of the Cascades
IFPL I. Fire Season
Fire season requirements are in effect. In addition to other fire prevention measures, a Firewatch is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.
IFPL II. Limited Shutdown
The following may operate only between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M.:
 Power saws except at loading sites;
 Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws;
 Cable yarding;
 Blasting;
 Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal.
IFPL III. Restricted Shutdown
The following is prohibited except as indicated:
 Cable yarding - except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized
carriages (defined below), may operate between 8 P.M. and 1 P.M. when all blocks and moving lines are suspended 10 feet above the ground except the line between the carriage and the chokers and during rigging.
The following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M. where mechanized equipment capable of con- structing fire line is immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start:
 Ground-based operations (defined below);
 Power saws on ground-based operations;
 Rotary head saw feller-bunchers with a continuous Firewatch;
 Non-rotary head saw feller-bunchers;
 Tethered logging systems (defined below).
The following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M.:
 Power saws at loading sites;
 Loading or hauling of any product or material;
 Blasting;
 Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal;
 Any other spark emitting operation not specifically mentioned.
IFPL IV. Complete Shutdown
All operations are prohibited.
NOTE: Where hauling involves transit through more than one shutdown/regulated use area, the precaution level at the woods loading site shall govern the level of haul restriction, unless otherwise prohibited by other than the IFPL system. Under IFPL III, all trucks must be loaded and leaving the loading site no later than 1 P.M.
IFPL Definitions
Approved motorized carriage: a cable yarding system employing a motorized carriage with two fire extinguishers, each with at least a 2A:10BC rating, mounted securely on opposite sides of the carriage, an emergency motor cutoff, and an approved exhaust system.
Cable yarding system: a yarding system employing cables, and winches in a fixed position.
Fire Season: that season of the year when a fire hazard exists as declared by the responsible agency official.
Ground-based operations: mobile and stationary equipment operations other than cable yarding systems, including but not lim- ited to tractor/skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, processor, and shovel operations.
Loading sites: a place where any product or material (including, but not limited to logs, firewood, slash, soil, rock, poles, etc.) is placed in or upon a truck or other vehicle. loading site shall govern the level of haul restriction, unless otherwise prohibited by oth- er than the industrial precaution level system.
Tethered logging system: winch-assisted, cable-assisted, traction-assisted, etc., which enable ground-based timber harvesting ma- chines to operate on steep slopes.

Waivers
Waivers, written in advance, may be used for any and all activities. Activities for which waivers may be issued include, but are not limited to:
 mechanized loading and hauling.
 road maintenance such as sprinkling, graveling, grading and paving.
 cable yarding using gravity systems or suspended lines and blocks, or other yarding systems where extra prevention measures
will significantly reduce the risk of fire.
 power saws at loading sites or in felling and bucking where extra prevention measures will significantly reduce the risk of fire.
 maintenance of equipment (other than metal cutting and welding) or improvements such as structures, fences and powerlines.
Best Management Practices for Forest Operations Checklist
 Assure good communications are established with protection district.
 Keep all equipment clean of flammable material and debris.
 Utilize and keep in good working condition manufacturer
recommended non-sparking clamping jaws on braking systems on carriages.
 Clean out spark arrester ports.
 Hydraulic and fuel lines are in good condition.
 Battery hold-downs are in good repair and positive terminal is insulated;
 Electrical wiring and circuit breakers are in good working order according to manufacturer specifications;
 Pumps and fire trucks are in good working condition;
 Line rub is eliminated;
 Where possible, and when not in use, park equipment overnight in location clear of flammable material.
 Monitor relative humidity hourly and consider shut down when relative humidity drops below 30 percent.
NOTE: The IFPL system does not apply on lands protected by ODF east of the summit of the Cascades.


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[CLEARCUT]

Didn’t think even on 3 you could cut at all unless mechanical, thought power saws were only allowed on the landing.


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We’ve got waivers every year on jobs. Usually it involves a guy with a dozer or water truck ready to go, or a firebreak, etc.

 

[TreeLife]

I guess I cut some trees today...

 

[Nathan lassley]

Dropped and bucked one of the last dead pines with the zomax 6010.


Taking a break under the old live oak with grandpa. If that tree could talk it would tell stories of the natives that lived here, the logging camps, and it's survival of numerous forest fires.

 

[huskyboy]

 

[HYPERSAWS]

 

[RI Chevy]

Really cool takedown.

What were you using to bang the wedges? Homemade hammer?

 

[ferris]

Another wedge

Your are not afraid that one of the trees fall suddenly?

 

[logger nate]

Really cool takedown.

What were you using to bang the wedges? Homemade hammer?

Happy 4th everyone!

 

[RI Chevy]

Cool. Never seen one before. TY sir.