Sometimes we wonder…how can chainsaws, tree shears, and track loaders help provide habitat for such a small game bird. This is what’s going on.
HRF is steadily working away on the quail acres down south. Chainsaw work was completed on the largest of the honeylocust trees. Although heavily guarded by intimidating thorns, care was taken to avoid any serious injury. With all the largest trees felled, bucked, and in certain cased girdled, time came for the tree shear work.
HRF used the Timberline 14″ tree shear from Sidney Manufacturing. The shear was coupled with the very versatile JCB 180 T compact track loader. This combination was highly effective and efficient. The shear easily handled the very dense honeylocust up to 14″ and in certain cases it was able to handle trees slightly larger. The 180T is very agile and made maneuvering in tight locations effortless.
The next step in the progression of this project is the piling of all debris for later burning and the final step of herbicide application. The landscape is experiencing a dramatic change…but it’s certainly changing and benefiting for the future.