Using a Thunderstorm to Fell A Dangerous Ash Tree

I want to emphasize an abundance of caution as I share this video. What I did here absolutely had a lot of risk involved, but at the same time, leaving this tree in place was also risky as limbs from a dead tree like this can fall at any time and pose significant risk as well. At this point, I figured that the danger while felling the tree would actually be less than not doing anything. Additionally, the entire tree, including the upper limbs, were all leaning in one direction - the same direction the winds from the incoming storm were blowing and the same direction that the cracks in the trunk indicated the tree would want to fall. With all of this in mind, I made the decision to add to the existing cracks and take it down! Check out the results!

[@jjorangeswirl]

Glad you got it down safely!

[@steveprasuhn9361]

Who says wind power isn't effective? lol