Tree & Brush Removal Equipment

Brush removal with a chainsaw

Removing trees and brush can be a hassle, especially if you don't have bulldozer lying around. Having the right tools and equipment can certainly make this dirty job a bit easier to tame. Before you start it's important to make sure you are prepared with not only the right tools, but the right safety gear as well.

Protective Gear

Cover up with protective gear before you start removing any trees and brush. If you are planning to remove a tree, the most important piece of gear to have is a hard hat. And if you are removing any tall trees it's really best to have a professional do it. Because being in brush exposes you to insects, branches, poison oak and sometimes snakes, make sure you are wearing boots, long pants and long sleeves. Also put on a pair of safety goggles to avoid being poked in the eyes by any branches. Gloves are important as well because most likely you will be grabbing prickly brush particles that can cut your hands.

Chainsaw

A chainsaw is drastically more efficient than a hand saw, especially if you are removing trees. Chainsaws will not only allow you to cut down and remove trees and large brush, but you will be able to cut the trees and brush into manageable sections to carry off and dispose of.

If you don't feel comfortable operating a chainsaw or don't know how to operate it, don't use one. A chainsaw can be very dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced worker.

Lopper

A lopper is simply a pair of pruning shears with long handles about 25 inches in length. Loppers give you the length and leverage you need to reach above your head and snip thin branches that you want to remove. This tool also allows you not to have to reach your arms inside deep brush.

Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrows make it much easier to transport large amounts of brush to a burn pile or dumpster. They also make a load of brush seem a lot lighter in weight than it is if being carried.

Rope

Having a 100-foot-long rope can be a big help if you are working on a hill or cutting down a tree. Tie the rope to the part of a tree you are cutting down. Pulling the rope in a certain direction will help direct where the limb falls. The rope will also ensure that the fallen piece doesn't go tumbling down a hill. But iff it does you can still use the rope to pull the limb back up.

The most important part of cutting down a tree, whether you use a rope or not, is that you get out of the way when it falls, and trees always fall faster than you expect. Before cutting down a tree check the surrounding area for anything the tree could potentially land on. It's always best to have a professional remove large trees because it can be a very dangerous job if you don't know what you're doing.

References

• Tree Help: How to Remove a Tree