NZ Logger June 2021

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Not your normal P.radiata – manual Shannon Todd, 'Tree Faller' falling felling is the only practical option. a 90-year-old Douglas.

Adam McIver, 'loader operator' and helping out on the skids to log make and cut up.

Clint McIver and Shannon Todd standing next to a fallen 90-year-old Douglas – machine-assist tree falling.

Tyrone Keenan standing on the stump of a hazardous tree removed through manual tree felling.

Marty of Mike Hurring Thinning preparing to carry out some maintenance on his JD1910 forwarder.

Shannon Todd of Bluewood logging scarfing up a big old macrocarpa. June 2021 | NZ LOGGER 49


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