Tree Cutting at the DPARS site on 5-1-2021

Nearby trees around the site were growing into the tower and starting to be a danger to the tower. After
permission from the Forestry Service to remove the trees and finding someone who could remove the tree
branches without damaging the tower, building, or nearby power lines the trees were finally removed.

Before work began After work was done

Geared up and ready to climb! The Orange line is called a flip line. It wraps
around the tree and keeps the climber attached to the tree, he "flips" this
line up the back of the tree as he climbs up the tree.

Up to the first branch.

The white line is a second flip line.

Placing the second flip line around the tree above the branch so he can stay safely attached
to the tree while proceed around the branch and on up the tree past the branch.

(Video 25M) Topping the big one, first cut.

(Video 87M) Topping the big one, second cut.

(Video 79M) Topping the big one, third cut.

(Video 71M) Topping the big one, fourth cut.

(Video 22M) Topping the big one, fith cut.

Topping the big one complete, taking a break in the tree.

Taking a break in the tree.

Taking a break in the tree.

Taking a break in the tree.

(Video 654M VERY Large) Felling the big one. (skip ahead to 4:45 to see it fall)

Last tree of the day to cut. This one was leaning the wrong way towards the power lines.

Lots of wood and brush to clean up!

Lots of wood and brush to clean up!

Lots of wood and brush to clean up!