Joe Emel. 47. From an old logging and pioneer family here…French Canadian and Scandinavian origins. High Climber. Arborist. Good friend. Son Joey on a full academic ride at Univ Idaho in Forestry…with a minor in Wetlands Science, perhaps because of my humble counsel.



Danger tree… developing root rot and too close to the house. 52” Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)…180’ tall…already limbed and topped and bed prepared for falling.



Face Cut…People and dogs out of the house and moved to a safe distance…



Back Cut and Driving Wedges…that’s a falling axe for wedging the tree down in helper Billy’s hands…



Finishing Hinge and the bole tips.

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“When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for...--John Ruskin.