Fallen Tree Inspection for Rot

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Knocking down a Giant tree with an Excavator

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What happens here

With the tree now on the ground, the crew closely examines the cut surfaces of the trunk and branches. They discover significant internal rot, evidenced by dark, decayed wood and bug frass (excrement), particularly in the center of the tree. This detailed inspection confirms the tree's poor health and justifies its removal as a safety measure. The extent of the rot is highlighted by how easily the decayed material can be dug out.

Goal: Assess the internal health of the fallen tree and understand its condition.

Tools and materials

Chainsaw Echo — Used earlier to make the cuts, revealing the rot

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So, I I want to conserve this whole trunk for doing chainsaw milling, but look at she's You see how the dirt I mean, it's No, that's from the inside. That's the center. Well, how did that dirt get inside? Just rot. I mean, so this tree was rotting from the inside. Well, look. Good thing you took it down. Look it. You can see like look at there's a weird ring. You guys see that? Yeah. Look at that. There's like a weird ring. Dude, that's dirt. Hey, you can dig your little nose picker right in there. It's not dirt. It's bug poop. Well, yeah. It's rot. It's like there's nothing there. It's bug poop. It's bug poop, bro. So, this is Stop it, Frankie.

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