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Offline glenn c hile

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Tree cut out - need advice
« on: August 09, 2010, 10:26:13 am »
Guy just called.  Dead tree in backyard has to come down this week.  Bee colony 30 feet up.  Has a brother-in-law cutting the tree down so not sure they are going to have a lot of heavy equipment to section tree and lower gently.  What are the chances of saving this colony if they let it fall?  Any other advice?
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Re: Tree cut out - need advice
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2010, 02:19:17 pm »
One huge mess when it hits the ground for sure. If this is your first cutout, take what you think you will need then take a lot more. A bee vac would be a huge asset, as they will probably be the only thing salvageable.
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Re: Tree cut out - need advice
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2010, 03:24:00 pm »
If there are any other large trees close (next to the bee tree) you could rope the section with the bees, throw the rope over a sturdy neighboring tree, and lower it down into a waiting truck.

Good luck!

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Re: Tree cut out - need advice
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2010, 09:59:12 pm »
You may just end up with an old fashioned bee gum in that truck.
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Offline glenn c hile

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Re: Tree cut out - need advice
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2010, 10:30:42 am »
Stopped and looked last night.  Tree is completely dead and 30 feet up is a conservative estimate, probably closer to 50.  Nothing close by to work with.  Will have to see what I can work out.
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Re: Tree cut out - need advice
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2010, 12:36:20 pm »
If you are careful with it (and depending on how large/heavy the section of log you need to cut) you can lower it down using the same trunk.

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