I hosted the first annual Red Alder seminar last weekend. Spaces were limited because of topographical challenges for parking. We discussed the special techniques used to fall leaning alder, and practiced on a few. After breakfast, a safety meeting took place.
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From the left: Schmuck, Cedarkerf, and Gologit.
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Gologit cuts his first alder. The ground drops off behind him.
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Success.
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Cedarkerf should change his name to Cedaralder. Or Alderkerf. He's done this a few times.
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My bad. He's cutting a dead maple.
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From the left: Schmuck, Cedarkerf, and Gologit.
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Gologit cuts his first alder. The ground drops off behind him.
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Success.
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Cedarkerf should change his name to Cedaralder. Or Alderkerf. He's done this a few times.
![Minigtg0001_5.JPG Minigtg0001_5.JPG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/50/50514-53429d6b1483b7744fbb4a8bbe5a173b.jpg)
My bad. He's cutting a dead maple.