Huge storm takes out Sequoia

Greengage · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:44 am Post subject: Huge storm takes out Sequoia

Famous cabin tree no longer standing.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/09/508919216/iconic-sequoia-tunnel-tree-brought-down-by-california-storm

tagwex · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:06 am Post subject:

Timberrrrrrrrr.
Well I suppose the tunnel through it didn't help its structural integrity.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:59 pm Post subject:

That's sad but hardly surprising.

We woke up to some storm damage of our own yesterday. One of our Scot's pines has snapped off at the top and is hanging by a thread over OH's shed. Shocked

Greengage · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:26 pm Post subject:

We lost a large Chestnut tree Christmas eve, top snapped off, Lost top of Macrocarpa yesterday and Big bow split on Salix alba. and that was not a big storm.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject:

Your gardens are falling apart......

Sue Deacon · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your sympathy T.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject:

Sort of wish it would fall. Not sure what we are going to do about it. Confused

If it were to un peel from the tree and drop straight down it should be cushioned when it falls by all those little twigs and needles. But if the wind gets up again and it goes suddenly - then maybe OH's shed will go with it, oo er.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:40 pm Post subject:

Sympathy is in the post and as for the tree oooohhh errrrrr.

Ado 2 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject:

Best to get it down before it gets pulled off by another storm

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:30 pm Post subject:

Yes, but the question is - how?! I've spoken to the friend who's husband sorted the other trees. I trust him.

Ado 2 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:43 pm Post subject:

Lassoo and pull ! !

Greengage · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:35 pm Post subject:

That wire across the front could be a problem, DO NOT LASOO AND PULL.
You are going to need a climber to do it safely afraid this will cost you money. If you pull it will have some weight and you have no control over where it will fall. Hire a hoist and get up into it then take it down bit by bit.

Ado 2 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject:

Oops i didnt see that wire

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:16 pm Post subject:

Ado 2 · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:13 am Post subject:

Sorry you are right. It does look innocent. I am sorry to hear about your friends son. I shall think before I write again. Bedt of luck with it