It takes a team and a lot of equipment to safely remove a tree.
The park does not have a budget for a crane. Due to the difficult location of the tree, they were able to go above and beyond and hire a crane for a day.
Assessing the task at hand
Needed to do some clearing before the crane could be put in place.
Placing the outriggers is a very important first step
Remote control comes in handy
Expert guidance was evident throughout the day
Setup complete
Time to go over the plan for today
Serious business
Attention to details and good communication are essential
Everyone remained in a positive mood in spite of the 100+ temp.
Wireless connections for the entire team
Figuring out the new wireless system
Lots of gear involved
Tuning in..
Dressed for success
Check and double check the equipment