Fixing a maple tree failure

The Climb Begins

This maple tree had a failure, and, it being close to a power line, the owner chose to completely remove the tree.

the start of the climb
Revving Up the J.P. Carlton 2012 Wood Chipper
J.P. Carlton 2012 Wood Chipper
The Maple Tree Becomes More and More Bare
limb by limb the maple tree is trimmed down and removed
Removing a Maple Tree Step by Step, Limb by Limb

The key is safety, planning each step, and knowing with experience which limbs to cut in what order.

Removing a Maple Tree Step by Step, Limb by Limb
Don't Look Down!
safely fastened onto a maple tree branch
Throwing Rigging Line to a Limb Up Above

You get good at dangling from a tree and aiming your rigging line to secure limbs you're about to trim.

Throwing Rigging Line to a Limb Up Above
Starting the Stihl Chainsaw High Up in the Maple Tree
Starting the Stihl Chainsaw High Up in the Maple Tree
Removing a Tree is a Big Job
removing a failing maple tree
A View of the Maple Tree's Beautiful Canopy
Maple Tree Canopy
A Quick Respite - Checking Out the View from Up High
Checking Out the View from Up High
Removing the Maple Tree Limb with the Stihl Chainsaw
Removing the Maple Tree Limb with the Stihl Chainsaw
Securing a Branch to be Cut, Lowered, and Removed
Securing a Branch to be Cut, Lowered, and Removed
Traversing the Gap
using rope to securely traverse the gap between one limb and another
Preparing to Get Across the Gap
Preparing to Get Across the Gap
Maple Tree Bark
Maple Tree Bark
You Can't Be Scared of Heights
Lowering a Large Limb
Lowering a Large Maple Tree Limb
Bracing A Large Limb for Removal
preparing a large limb for removal
Surveying the Maple Tree
Surveying the Maple Tree
Making Sure the Knots are Tight
tightening the climbing rope
Using the Stihl Chainsaw
perched in a maple tree using stihl chainsaw, trimming a maple tree limb one at a time
A View From Above
strapped into the crotch of the maple tree
Taking in the View
perched in a maple tree
Puma™ Harness Complete with Arborist Equipment
arborist equipment - Puma™ Harness by Buckingham
Climbing a Maple Tree
climbing a maple tree