Pinebrook Homeowner: Before
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1. Tall Dead Tree
This project took place on a property with a home and decent acreage.
- This snag was headed towards the house and needed to be felled with care and precision.
- Snags (dead trees) pose risk to wildfires, forest health and ecosystems, and homeowner safety.
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2. Dead and Down Obstacles
The acres behind the house were overrun with hazards from below and above.
With budget restraints, we set priorities with the homeowners and made a plan.
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3. Uprooted Trees and Hangups
Many dead tree patches, overhangs, and uprooted trees caused trouble for safety and land use.
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4. Excess Dead Brush
As a set objective, we targeted the vegetation that not only wasn't doing well but was restricting the nutrients to healthy trees.
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5. Unfortunate Landscaping
Dead vegetation near the house was a high priority.
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6. Fallen Material
To assist in ease of grazing and fire safety, a cleaner forest floor was desired.
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7. Dead Tree (Snag) Grouping
So many hazards! Whether the wind picks up, a storm hits, or they get overloaded with snow - these situations can pose dangerous and a huge mess later.
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8. Hazardous Leaners
Hangups, they happen; however, it's best not to keep them. They are a risk and especially for those who love to roam their land, they should be taken out.
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9. Front Porch Eyesores
You're out!
Not everything can thrive, and that's okay. We keep what you want and take what you don't. It's that easy!
After
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1. Keeping the Healthy Ones
When we remove your dead trees, there's so much more for you to see.
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2. Clean Up
We took out snags so the rest are left to thrive.
The photo shown is before clean up, but when you choose - you have options:
1. haul away
2. cut into firewood and leave with you
3. chip on your property or haul away
4. leave trimmed trees on ground
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3. Healthier
We want a rich, diverse forest for everyone. This means ensuring a variety of vegetation types while reducing continuous fuels.
- While hazards were mitigated, some smaller dead were left as they were not a priority or budgeted.
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1, 2, Pick Up Sticks
Hazards and obstacles have been taken out so you can enjoy what you love.
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5. Cutting Back
As you can see, forest health and fire mitigation doesn't mean "cut everything".
- We can take out as much or little as you like, create fuel breaks, and so much more.
- Having a forest that sustains a variety of forest types, ages, and heights while giving space in-between is golden.
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6. Forestry Care at Home
So, you don't live in the woods but you do have a forest In your backyard... we can help with that.
- Where wildland and urban scenes meet (the WUI), we've got you covered. Keeping your home safe and forest beautiful (and healthy!).
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7. Priori-trees
Your mindful choices when consulting on objective preferences will result in beautiful, practical solutions.
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8. A New Day
Scenery that matters. It's what you see every day and (if you can) night. Make it worth your while.
We’re Here to Help You Navigate!
Fuels Mitigation: We begin with a property assessment to establish your priorities, objectives, and budget.
Work typically includes:
Hazard and dead tree removal
Arborist operations and technical felling
Wildfire Mitigation by creating defensible space proven to reduce fire impact
Addressing forest health through selective treatment of brush, debris, and prioritizing diverse species at varying ages and heights.
Terminology: This work is often referred to as “fuels mitigation”, “hazard tree felling”, or “defensible space”. Unsure? Reach out and we’ll guide you.
Consultation: Contact us via phone or email, and fell free to send photos. Consultations are free!