Thinning a Massive Tree Without Big Equipment

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates how to climb and spiral prune a tall redwood tree using a Makita electric chainsaw, climbing harness, and tree spurs to reduce wind load near his house.

From the video

Answers: How do you climb and spiral prune a large redwood tree?

• spiral pruning
• tree climbing
• redwood tree maintenance
• chainsaw usage in trees
• climbing harness and spurs

What it concludes

• Using a snap cut enables you to run the bottom cut up beyond the top cut so that when the grain lines up, it breaks and falls free instead of hinging.
• A boot with a heel and climbing spurs are necessary for climbing trees with spurs.
• Spiral pruning reduces the wind load on a redwood tree to help prevent it from falling.