It was with a heavy heart that we decided to remove the ailing red pine trees that surrounded ARC "08. The stress from construction, and the unusually dry spring, lowered their defenses to the point that fungus and pine bark beetles were able to get a foot-hold in them. Upon the discovery of the beetles, we knew that we had to remove them before more trees became infected.
Jim and Jake are working hard to finish the job and ensure the safety of the other trees. Felling the trees is a difficult proposition because of the the ARC and other structures in the vicinity. Jim's experience is really coming to play here in making sure that the trees drop right where they need to. The photos show the ailing pines, the small holes made by the pine bark beetles, Jim running the chain saw, and Jake operating the Cat.
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