A lot of people ask what we do in the winter. Among other things, we do tree removal. Many of the spruce trees in our cemeteries are dying. After speaking with an arborist, it was decided that removing the sick trees was the best defense against whatever is affecting the healthy trees.
This spruce was planted in the northern section of Central Cemetery as a soldier’s memorial. The following photographs show its removal.
Looking from the South
Utilizing skills we learned at a Chainsaw Safety / Directional Tree Felling class put on by Baystate Roads and instructor Tim Ard; we were able to confidently drop this tree between two headstones without the use of ropes or large equipment.
When the ground thaws and time allows we will remove the stump. We left the stump high so as to have something to push against during it’s removal. Being that this area was designated a soldier’s memorial I would like to plant something else on this mound. Perhaps a small evergreen or flowering tree. Suggestions are welcome.
