Dead ash trees turn brittle within a year or two, and that changes how they have to come down safely.
Emerald ash borer has killed a large share of Gloucester County's ash trees, and dry, brittle ash wood can snap under the stress of climbing and rigging. Greg Smith Tree Service plans dead ash removals around equipment instead, using a 75-foot bucket truck and a knuckle boom crane to take the tree apart from the outside and lower sections under control.
Signs of a dying ash include bark flaking off in patches, heavy woodpecker activity, a thin or bare top, and sprouts from the base. Taking a dying ash down early keeps the job safer and simpler, and the property is left clean when the crew leaves.
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Real photo of a dead ash removal in progress using the bucket truck or knuckle boom crane, showing limbs being lowered rather than climbed. Bark-stripped ash with woodpecker damage makes a strong detail shot. Avoid stock imagery.
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