Chopping Down the Ash Tree :(

In the back corner of our backyard, stood a large, 30 foot tall, Ash tree. I think its a pretty tree; however, Brent claims the root system of this tree are destroying other parts of the yard and are in the way of the shed he is going to build. We all want Brent to build the shed so that someday we could park in the garage. Here is the tree before the demolition began.

Grant was excited to help chop down the tree when he found out he was able to climb the massive scaffolding and cut the high branches. It was also exciting to watch Brent use the manly chainsaw.

After just two hours, this is what I found in my backyard. The tree was all over the yard and a large trunk was left.

Grant helped chop off small branches and separate wood that we would save for firewood.

Then the trailer was loaded and they made two trips to the dump.

The large trunk is gone. Here is the stump that is left along with the massive root system that stretches toward where the new shed will be. Tonight Brent is working on chopping the stump lower and burning it out. Maybe in a few months we will have a shed. :)