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These trees are small, and a nuisance. It's not like you're cutting down 150 year old trees with 10 foot trunks; or big cottonwood or redwood trees. I wouldn't think twice about removing 80% of the trees you have.
I gotta say-- if you are going to make multiple switch- backs, you would have been better off just leaving it thick woods. Thinning everything out just to see a driveway zigzaging across your yard is not really a great look. Just keep the woods and keep it all secluded and hidden. I Think I'm with your wife on this one actually, now that I see what the plan is.
@@calholli I think that you may not realise / appreciate that in the climatic conditions where they are trees simply do not grow to 10' / 3M diameter. As Heath has said some of these trees may well be 100+ years old and so they both have the desire to preserve and encourage what they can. Heath has the knowledge of the trees to be able to make good decisions around what should be preserved, it then comes down to what can be retained and still attain what they want with respect to elevation and driveway incline.
Watching you work Heath makes My back ache.. I can only imagine how much is your church doing the work you do all day long especially by yourself. It’s amazing how much one persons health can make a difference for example just pulling out the brush out from underneath where you’re working or stacking up the firewood. You are the hardest working person I really have ever known even if it is vicariously through these videos. You remind me of my father so very much because he was a hard worker with a vision always going on in the back of his mind as well. Everything he imagined came to fruition I’m a farm that my sister now lives in ….all the excavating; All the special I don’t buildings including a new Barn; All the excavating out in the pasture that allowed the cattle to get up to the born without walking into potholes and breaking a leg; building a new orchard and Many garden plots that were raised but not like they are today…Ours were just Excavated raised piles of dirt yeah it went the length of a fence row and then terraced down to a lower level, until he raised an area for the orchard. All of those areas and Hardwork still exist nearly 100 years later for the next two generations to appreciate and harvest the orchard food and fruit and raise Angus cattle in the pastries and enjoy the baby calves been able to come right up to the orchard fences😊❣️❣️♥️♥️♥️
Don’t give up on your dreams or your vision and I hope soon you can get a piece of equipment you need to make your job easier. Because that means it gets done quicker. It’s all going to work out. You have a beautiful piece of land, And very soon with your hard work, you’ll have your new house to back in the hills up the lane under those fine maple trees & aspen trees😊♥️♥️♥️♥️
As a victim of a wildfire where we lost everything, clearing underbrush, dead and dying trees, and the smaller stuff so that you have healthy land that is defendable in a fire is a priority. We had just purchased our house so I didn’t have enough time. But do it before you build if you can so you don’t lose your house too.
Sorry about your home. You are right about the underbrush and dead trees. Between all of the drought and underbrush and dead trees that is why all of the western forest fires have gotten so out of hand. It’s hard to control fires when the woods are so extremely dense, dry, there is so much underbrush and so many dead trees. As much as it would look great like that it makes it a worse fire hazard.
@@laurabenevelli6783 it was a sad tale. We were only 1 of 1700 homes burned in a few hours. Why? Because of a toad. The land area was home to a endangered toad. Doing anything to the land that might hurt *one* toad could cost your land. So for decades nothing had been done to remove the built up fuel. So a drought, a hot windy day and a spark doomed us. The fire raced 5 miles in less than 15 minutes. My brother drove out our road with my sister our dog and two cats with fire on both sides of the road as fast as my truck could go. No warning just fire announced the destruction. We came back a week later to a concrete slab and melted tin roof. Nothing but steel and concrete survived. Sorta.
Luckily we were mostly insured. Mostly - we still lost tens of thousands. Many had little to no insurance. Years later we recovered pennies on the dollar from those "at fault." So I now own acres of land with concrete slabs. We didn't rebuild since it would be decades before anything like my amazing forest would be back. A couple of houses escaped because their owners had ignored the "rules". In the end we lost. The toads? They were dug in deep since it was dry season. I guess they are doing fine.
@@scottwheeler2494, Do you mean because of the toad no one was allowed to clean out the dead trees, overgrowth and underbrush? That could make it so all the toads could be lost if it wasn’t quite as dry and the toads hadn’t been burrowed underground. Everything could have still burned down along with the toads . I can understand them not allowing anyone to clearing out the woods out completely but doing what Heath is doing could have saved a lot more than just the toads.
@@scottwheeler2494 California?
@@corollaae8645 no Bastrop texas.
Listening to the two of you, it sounds like Cedar wants a forest and Heath wants parkland. Wild forests are by definition untidy, messy, and wild. Yes, clearing out the underbrush and thinning the trees make it healthier for what's left - and is much less of a hazard from wildfires - but I understand Cedar's desire for a bit of wild. I also understand Heath's desire to clear some of the mess. Hopefully, the two of you can meet somewhere in the middle.
If Heath is taging away the canapie he is letting the water getting away - the is kept under the things laying on the ground - if the trees is not there the sun is backing the ground and Then the fire really has something to start in.
The veranda is protekting you from the sun so create the right balance here is the Way ahead.
Have Nice Day 🤗
You summed up my own thoughts so well!
My thoughts also! Make it thrive better by cleaning it up.
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Funny how he jumps right into another project after saying how many he already has.... no time for more right now!! But then this! Couldn't wait till next spring, ohhh nooo...
Heck, that shop isn't even a functioning unit if you ask me, just a big storage shed. Winter will roll around again, and he'll still be working on things out in the driveway freezing his behind off.
No rush on clearing the new land unless your planning on building soon.
Too many important projects are still needed to be completed before worrying about the new land.
Uncompleted projects:
1. Finish siding on house and chicken coupe.
2. Move solar panels to roof.
3. Repair broken stove pipe on shop roof.
4. Repair & complete water storage building.
5. Finish interior of shop so don’t have to repair equipment outside in bad weather.
6. Build new plow truck.
7. Build retaining wall behind house.
With so much to do before winter I don’t see why the new land can’t wait till next summer. By then your own excavator should be repaired and there would be no need to spend money on a rental
Don't be rude Roy. He knows what is needed to be done.
@@johnkennamann1462 Rude! Roy was stating facts. Heath is good at starting a project and not finishing them. I’m sorry, but I agree with Roy 100%.
I agree with you but all those projects are like doing chores, boring!!! What he's doing right now is what he loves. Let him have his week of fun. 😄😄😄
@@kristybishop3286 I'm amazed at what he gets done. Nothing wrong with taking time to do fun stuff once in a while.
@@kristybishop3286 I'm sure he has ADD. But he is so creative. I just wish he could hire some help to finish up all those projects. Not everyone is as creative as Heath. I've seen those who get in the weeds of their projects and never get to anything new. Benefits and drawbacks both ways. And none of us is perfect.
Have you thought about getting a wood chipper onsite, you mentioned you cant burn so it could be a great way to get rid of the waste quick, a bit better for the environment, less risk for you and the mulch it produces could be really useful around the ranch
I think he have considered it, probably he thinks will take considerable time to grind all the logs and brush , then have to carry them so some part of the land to compost. I do believe is not in his priorities though , I agree with you.
I agree, mine is a small garden, but the use of a shredder is right for me and turning piles of bush trimmings into mulch is so satisfying. A powerful chipper would make minced wood in the pile, lock in the carbon, help further improve the soil and could well help to limit or manage run off during storms.
As nice as your home and shop are, as much hard work, blood, sweat and tears as you have exhausted on them, why in the world would you turn around and build another home???
My thought exactly!
I kind of knew that even though almost all the comments on the last video advised Heath to just leave the land wild, as that's what Cedar wants, he would still do what he wants to do. I know he has his thinking but Cedar is a saint for always letting Heath do things his way.
The thinned trees looks a lot better and healthier.
Sure would be nice to have an overhead illustration of what you are trying to do. Hard to picture it when you just show a bunch of trees. Hope you are healing up.
When we built our cabin I wanted to keep all of the tree's...We did keep most of them . Especially the big ones. And we planted more to replace what we had to take out.. And our driveway is only 389 feet but we curved it so our cabin ins't seen from the dirt road we live on.. It's woked out good for us.
Same. 500 ft and I cringed as each tree came down. I agree on the curves.....no straight driveways. Hate it.
I think you're right about thinning out the trees and such. When the work is done, make sure to throw out a lot of wild flower seed and it has to be better.
Why are you in such a Hurry to get rid of trees! Enjoy land first and then cut!
Heath, your breaking Cedar's heart. She wants a forest between the house & the road. You want a manicured landscape.
Bless her heart for putting up with your mule headedness.
I gotta say-- if you are going to make multiple switch- backs, you would have been better off just leaving it thick woods. Thinning everything out just to see a driveway zigzaging across your yard is not really a great look. Just keep the woods and keep it all secluded and hidden. I Think I'm with your wife on this one actually, now that I see what the plan is.
Yes, and related to switchbacks makes me wonder just how much flat land will be available for building a new house. Heath said he wants more space for parking, etc., but so far these videos of the property don't look like there's much flat space anywhere.
@@jacksak If he goes all the way to the top of the hill, he can always work the dirt a lot and gain a good flat area-- but I'm not sure-- he hasn't really shown it yet.
@@calholli Right, he hasn't shown it yet. But, I will really be surprised if he puts a house on top because of extreme weather conditions especially in the winter and mud seasons trying to get up the hill.
@@jacksak Well, I think that's the point of the multiple switch backs in the driveway: to get to the top- or at least higher on the hill where there's apparently a flat area; and He keeps talking about how he wishes he could do it again on the old house, and have more room and "more parking", as you said. -- If it were me--- I would put that excavator to use and dig the house deep into the hillside (similar to his shop I suppose, except more exaggerated)-- where it's a 2 story on the hill, but as you go around the house-- it's only a one story. So that way most of your house is in the ground like a basement-- that way the entire "flat area" is actually right in your front yard. It's not only more efficient use of space--- it's a much more efficient house, since most of it is surrounded by the hillside. We'll see how he does it.
Once you get to the top of the hill, you’ll be in full sun for the new house. Full wind however as well!
I know this is an older video, but the comment section is tough to read. This is a very real reality of taming land and making it safe for your family. Sometimes change is tough, but necessary. My wife & I had a similar discussion recently where she wanted no trees gone and we simply needed them gone. Unfortunately, we already had a forest fire on our property and that was the lesson to lean on.
Hey Heath. Maybe you can consider using a wood chipper or shredder instead waiting to burn the pile. That shredded material you can eventually use for landscaping and possibly gardening. A beautiful property you have there. Can't wait for your visions to take shape!
Welcome to another episode of ADHD TV. Tonight our main character decides to drop everything and build a new house.
What ever he has I’ll take some of that get up and go. He’s a Superman hero ! I’m sure lots of women think the same as me. Wishing there couch potato has a thimble of the energy and knowledge he had. Pioneer spirit!
@@susanknight8961 wonderful response!
One of the great things about being an independent man, is not having to explain yourself to idiots!
Just wondering why you watch the channel, if his actions bother you so much? I agree, he moves around a lot and changes directions often, but sometimes it’s enjoyable to watch change. Not all of us change things and regret it later. I have a property that requires a lot of change, but I don’t have the resources to move this fast. My $.02
Cost you nothing to watch set back and enjoy and keep your comments in it's shell
Managing woodland is more important than most people think. It makes healthier trees, better habitats, and GREATLY reduces the risk of - and damage from - forest fires. It's a basic environmental less that needs to be learned. Well done, you're thinking it through.
You're doing a great job clearing out the dense forest for a healthier area, and I don't understand people who think it's a bad idea.
Clearing dead trees, and thinning weak, small trees is fine. Creating the look of the old house is not good if you like trees. It's great if you like football fields.
Could he mulch that pile and spread it around instead of burning it? Wouldn’t that help retain moisture and return a bunch of nutrients into the soil?
what happened to the excavator you bought and repaired?
with all the unfinished projects you have already, you rent an excavator to start a new building site?
do you plan on living to 120?
He says it in the video 📷📷
as far as the great tree debate goes - not my pig, not my farm
enjoy the videos nonetheless!
So sorry you hurt yourself Heath, I hope you are healing and comfortable now.
Honestly previous to this video I mostly agreed with cedar however after seeing you clear the land and in the manner that you have, you truly have a ton of material there for your future heat sources and woodchips and the land looks really good clear.
Lots more opportunities literally opened up for your family and animals!!
Heath, you did a lit of cool work on that land. The question is, did you build yourself a nice dog house to sleep in while you were at it? 🤣
Called the getaway hut up the hill lol.
I am with Cedar.. take your time..
Simply put...You're forest managing which needs to be done for any property to thrive. Trees need pasture and pasture need trees.
Heath, Never been one to tell another man what to do with his land. But I took over a year walking my 30 acers before deciding where the pad for the house would go. Just wanted to make sure there would be no regrets in the future. You're doing a great job and you have plenty of time.
I'm trying to figure out what the hurry is in having to build another house. Maybe he's trying to get the adult children to move closer to home? The ones at home are going to be older before you know it.
@@fauxque5057 watch they move to a big city because that’s where the jobs are.
@@kristybishop3286 You hit the nail on its head. He's impulsive compulsive. Doesn't finish what he starts before jumping into something new and usually not needed.
@@fauxque5057 I see him alienating the kids. They likely remain close by because of Cedar.
They were talking about a BNB.
Taking out the saplings that won't "make it" is kind of like thinning vegetable starts in the garden...it's just that trees are a tad larger and take longer to grow.
The trick is to not think about each individual tree as an organism but instead think of all the trees as part of the forest. Makes it easier to not get attached to individual trees so much. The over all forest is what matters most and there will always be new trees.
Not trying to be mean, but, every time you point and say "that is a big ole tree" I scan the view looking for a big tree?
Something to make you think? Their are some that believe that Devil's Tower in Wyoming is actually a Big Ole Tree Stump! I don't know, but from a distance it sure looks like a Big Ole Tree Stump!
The tree clearing is really started not to take shape. Good job! I can understand Cedars concerns about cutting down trees but, she just needs to remember that the wood you use for your wood stove has to come from somewhere. Plus, if you don’t thin out the land the trees won’t thrive.
Could you take the drone on a low-ish flyover to map the topography? Would that help to plan where to go, along with your new knowledge of the trees in that area?
Yes to this!
And what would you see with all the tree canopy!!!!!!!!!!
Clearing the land from the overgrowth is a very practical idea. I bet your insurance company appreciates the fire breaks. Hopefully they'll reward you with a deep discount. Just look at the Paradise fire in California. Forest conservation includes clearing the excess overgrowth once in awhile. It's better than letting a fire do it for you. Sorry Cedar, but I have to agree with Heath's idea on this one. It'll be beautiful.
Eliminating thick over grown ground cover and dead brush takes away fuel from forest fires and clearing way for grass to grow actually creating more food for wild anumals
The authenticity is just amazing. The real life, the success and non unsuccessful stories are inspiring. You've come far and are now realising your dreams as a family. I'm sure Cedar will understand the explanation of why some trees need to go although I feel her. I hope your foots not hurt to badly. Love ya'll for real. ❤❤
It was only a matter of time for this to happen. Not wearing the right equipment with a chainsaw is a painfull process. I am wearing my scars today. Hopefully you will learn a little bit. Men are stubborn by nature (at least most of them) and you are a prime example. It takes all of Cedars patience. Carry on, all the best and god bless you.
I think your idea of a switch back and moving the house back further is a GREAT idea.
Starting to look really good. I just spent the last week doing something similar. Thinning out saplings, dropping dead trees, clearing undergrowth so the trees can breath, grass can grow, and we have a healthy forest. Now it's starting to feel park-like. Not just a thick forest, but I can enjoy walking between the trees, the shade, and sit in a chair. The chickens are loving it too.
I love the switchback idea. So sorry your foot got injured. Ya' gotta' be so careful. Safety first, always, always. Hope your foot heals all the way. Sorta wish you could hire some help. Heath, you are so creative. Cedar will love what you do, I guarantee it. Hope your children and grandchildren are the ones to benefit from your hard work. Having been around a while, I truly hope and pray they also appreciate all that you and Cedar do.
You might consider making mulch with the brush left from clearing the land. Since mulch and brush can be used for Huegal Culture gardening and decreases the amount of soil ammendments you need for gardening. You could also sell it, if you have too much. Just thought it might help decrease stress relating to burning brush.
Enjoy watching the changes to your homestead!
Well i mentioned chaps a few times but you cant convince the stubborn until something happens.
Then maybe you should send him a pair of chaps.
Your land is so beautiful and with the thinning of the trees will become more open and vibrant.
I believe you are managing your personal forest very well . You are right to fell the trees you are choosing to fell . Anarchy among your trees will not give you a good result . Crowding will prevent proper growth of individual trees and you’ll have a lot of trees jockeying for position, and none doing well as a result . Leave the larger area of your property to natural growth , removing dead wood as needed , but civilize the area around your dwelling and have room for fruit trees and varieties of trees you don’t yet have but would like to have , aesthetically placed . The work you did on this video really has the place looking great .
Ever hear of Hügelkultur? Bury the brush and regenerate your land. Fire not needed.
Ever hear of Silvopasture? It is the practice of integrating trees, forage, and the grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way. It utilizes the principles of managed grazing, and it is one of several distinct forms of agroforestry.
I had just learned recently that Aspen trees in a group are typically all the same tree. The root system spreads out and shoots grow out of them to become another part of the tree. Not sure it means anything when it comes to transplanting Aspens but i thought it was interesting.
I agree with the root system that Aspen trees have. I have two new ones sprouting 100 ft from any existing ones.
He kills trees he isn't going to transplant them. That is bs talk maybe a 1 ft tree would survive being dug up and moved...
Maybe it's just watching a video on a 2 dimensional screen, but the trees you say are large look like saplings. I live in the desert of Las Vegas now, but I lived many years in the Pacific Northwest north of Seattle on the Canadian border and the trees there are what I'd call big. We had one cut down in our backyard cause the roots were lifting the house; and when just the lower 50 ft dropped after it had been topped, it fell and left a 1 ft indent in the yard and shook like an earthquake.
Looks like scrub saplings to me too! .... that young man is just way too impatient !👍
Maples don’t get as big as the trees in your area
@@marcusweaver9728 I understand that the only Maples I've ever seen were basically in the North, but they were probably three times the size of those trees.... but I was raised operating heavy equipment literally raised in the business ....so I totally understand where he is and what he's doing👍🇺🇸❤️
It's so neat seeing how different your woods are from the woods around me. Our big trees are 3 to 6' in diameter and we don't get so many multi-trunk clods of trees, we have saplings (up to 8" in diameter) everywhere and they have to be cleared out to keep the woods healthy. Then we have these huge areas of cedar standing 100ft or more as well and you can't walk through those areas, just too tight tree to tree but they're all different heights so they have their green at differing heights, my guess is that by now they're almost all just a giant single organism.
Mine before the fire was a mix of huge pines and smaller oaks. We lost almost all the pines but kept most of the oaks - they had entered a dormant stage due to the drought thank God. But our property was permanently scared - well at least for my life time. It still hurts a decade later. It’s the cycle of the forest but still…
You can NEVER be too far from the road.
if you want pasture fine but look at animals that can do the work for you. Sheep,pigs, goats and cows,if properly grazed in the right order can do a lot of the work and they get feed at the same time. It's called rotational pasturing or grazing. Check it out.
When, not if, a fire comes calling, all the trees and living things are likely to be gone, along with anything else that cannot be moved or move itself in a timely manner. Not only that, unmanaged woodland is low grade and usually well stocked with defective trees that will never reach their full potential. While some managed old, fallen wood can provide accommodation for useful insects, tangled wood provides barriers for all except fire. So much is not negotiable, the only possible issue is which trees to save and which to sacrifice. Those that are dying, diseased or otherwise dangerous are clear first choice candidates for removal.
I seem to recall a promise not to touch the new land until all existing projects were done...
Perhaps the two of you could walk the route, put down flags or markers, so that you both can get a visual on the exact path for the driveway and new house. Seeing it together and laying the path will insure that you're both onboard with the plan, because there will be a plan.
Those trees on the new area are starting to look great.
U have missed your vocation as a cattle rustler Heath lol. 🐄
As regards the trees, I can see the issue from both your sides. I have had similar debates with my husband over the years lol.
I hate trees being cut down, ( yes I am a bit of a tree hugger) I have a lot in my garden from a 200 odd year old sycamore to young fruit trees.
I do accept and understand tho that at times smaller, weaker, diseased ones have to go to allow the stronger ones to thrive and reach their potential.
I always find myself apologizing to the trees or bushes whilst doing so.
In the end though it’s a necessary evil if you want strong healthy trees.
I’m sorry about your chainsaw accident, it’s as well that you were wearing sturdy boots 😬😬.
Looking forward to the next installment from you guys.
Love to all from Scotland xx
I'm going to take Cedar's side on this one. Our driveway was about 125 yards long and you wouldn't know a house was back in there thanks to all the trees. We like our privacy and our shade... People drive by and see what you have in your yard, then it starts to walk off slowly over time. I'm in NW Montana though, we have a bunch of pines everywhere. I think you should put a house pad up first with one blazed trail in, and then pick and choose trees after the house goes up to kill off..
House? Initially the new property was to give you the room to get a decent drive way up to the top of the property... Why a new "bigger" house? Just curious, things and plans just change so fast!!!
Taking that fence down must of been a good feeling 👊🏼
Be careful Heath and don’t get yourself a stay in the hospital! And keep in mind, just my perspective, that you really don’t get that much traffic and you are mostly a destination, not a thoroughfare.
One thing's for sure, you two won't have to stress about firewood for the next few years. Great video!
Wish I lived closer I love to chain saw and clear land! Nice work!!!
I think he gets satisfaction out of land clearing lol
Thanks for in depth tree removal. Compromise is the best solution. That you did, Heath!
Loving it! Reminds me of the beginning of RPP. So much great content to come!
So Princess Ruby is just gonna sit in the vehicle and let you work the cattle? LOL Hope you heal well and swiftly. And looking forward to the next gardening lesson from Cedar.
Wife is going to be pretty upset with all your logging!! Good luck 😃
Move to the forest,chop it down and live in the city.
Gave me heart palpations hitting your boot with the chainsaw. You got very lucky.
If your worried about the brush maybe you use your wood chipper?? Just a suggestion, I hope your foot is ok. 🙏 ❤️🩹
What wood chipper would that be? He talked about optional attachments that he could possibly buy for the excavator.
Your next house you build up on the hill on the new land would be nice to have a one story house with a nice basement root cellar and may a little bigger? Whatever you kids decide to do it is going to be awaesome.
Hey FellaI gotta ask, you ever been checked for OCD. When are you gonna be satisfied w/what you've built or haven't built. Your like watching a 3 balled Tom Cat. Lol
Not sure if its an option, but a log skidder would make reallll quick work moving the piles of brush around. Maybe a local heavy equipment or logging company? New property is looking absolutely beautiful, can't wait to see the switchback go in!
Noticed awhile back that u had the use of a wood chipper that would make alot of mulch and erosion protection no burning required
I hope your foot is not to bad and getting better 💚
I have said this before and I'll say it again the cost of hiring a mulcher chipper which will put truck loads add nutrients back into your soil it makes a fantastic compost
and wood chips great for spreading over your Muddy Ground that in turn will make it into amazing pasture.
I have done it and it works that is why we bought from mulcher chipper that can mulch up to 4 inches and then everything else is cut up for firewood for the house.
Be careful when speaking logical intelligent thoughts around him. It tens to alienate him.
@@wileycoyotesr8623 Sure seems to be the case.
@@wileycoyotesr8623 this is perfect. Best wrap up if the channel. Don't get me wrong I watch it consistently. You know what you say about train wrecks.
your sleeping on the couch hahahahaha
Hey brother,
You may want to get a heavy duty chipper. Chipping up to brush will add fertility back to the land and cut down on the fire hazard. Win, win.
Greetings from Northeast Ohio. I have to agree with Heath on this matter. He is correct on this issue. He has corrected himself on what he did when he first cleared red poppy ranch. No thought went into that, he just started pushing trees over. Now he is looking at trees individually as he should. My question is, you have a hard time navigating your road now. Now you plan on building a house up that steep hill “. How would you ever get up that hill In bad weather?
Renting a skid steer forestry mulcher with a fecon head would work great for thinning out brush stumps and unwanted small trees.
Sorry I'm with Cedar
Hi i am from Australia and i strongly Disagree with your Wife you need to clear the trees around your Property because if you have a bush Fire like you do here in Australia it will Destroy Everything as i have witnessed it is terrifying where you plan to build your house yiu must clear twice the distance of the longest tree you keep my advice to you friend trees burn like hell fire in summer time But if you remove them and grow grass and that catches fire it is east to put out all the best and god bless
What you say sounds logical. Keep doing what you are doing. I do enjoy seeing stuff like this.
Hay Heath, The presence of aspens ALWAYS mean water is very near.... shollow well #2? M
Heath, brother your going to be in trouble. Cedar is going to be so mad!
Ever consult with regenerative forest/ agriculture experts or their videos? Don’t recall you getting advice. I bet a perfect eco- balance is really possible. Could be really fertile and anti erosion too. Plus then wouldn’t have to guess, or go back and fix things retroactively.
It's cool to see the homestead from new vantage points. I'm on your side with this one. Obviously it's critical to clear the brush out. Be safe!
Have you thought about send the drone up to see the layout of the land to but your future house. Seems like that might help solve your problem. Just a thought..... Hope foot is okay!
I suggest you add a set of chaps with your new boots when you are running the chainsaw. Uncomfortable, but much safer.
Can't wait to see how it all turns out!
You need a wood chipper! Hope your foot is ok and THAT was scary to see just how close you came to a terrible accident . Be safe RPR
Yeah, the chainsaw accident was scary but almost expected with no protective gear whatsoever. I honestly thought the table saw would get Heath first since the blade has no guard, is sticking out 6" to rip 3/4 lumber, reaching over a running blade and not using a push stick. Safety is too darned inconvenient until you loose something God gave you from the git-go. Former EMT/Firefighter here who has seen a lot of these kinds of accidents.
this guy has the patience of a saint
What your doing is called woodland management. Forest management. They do it here in the U.K. if you don’t manage your trees, it becomes like you have just show. It’s more beneficial to the bigger trees if you take out the weak smaller trees. Also woodland benefits from sunlight on the ground. It helps the eco system on top of the ground and also beneath. And the wildlife. So your on the right track. It’s hard work, but you have to keep at it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💖💙🦴🦴 The bones are for your dogs. Virtual bones. 👍😂
His dog needs fed, now that you mention it.
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If you allow a big change area at each swith point a switch back is viable. Room for larhe trucks carrying heavy loads of stone. You want to plan good drainage in advance. And camber into the slope. Not away.
everything itself and currently you don't want to build anything new. The dead wood serves as a shelter for the insects and for egg laying. The biggest problem, however, is that due to deforestation, the sun dries out the soil and increased erussion occurs.
I am like Cedar and would love the wild forest but through experience I have found it is a good idea to be able to see the "wild" life before you run into them or they run into you. Also the fire danger is enormous. We almost lost our cabin in the mountains from a fire. It didn't take long for my family to clear all that underbrush and trees close to the cabin. I felt so bad for the people on the ridge above our cabin. They wanted the trees and they lost their cabins. I do love to wander through the wild forest though. Forgot to mention, after the fire the forest service told us we had to clear things out or they wouldn't risk their lives to fight a fire there. There are so many things to consider when clearing the land. And now I live on a piece of land that doesn't want to grow trees!
Would a rental chipper be better then waiting for weather to help clear the area?
If that would have been my wife she would have said " see, I told you not to cut those trees down and now you've cut your foot with the chainsaw " So consider yourself lucky because I am sure Cedar would never say that. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Lol to Ruby's reluctance as a cattle dog!