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The logging continues at a slow pace.  The buncher - a machine that holds and cuts off the tree is still down for engine maintenance, so they are having to cut using chain saws.

 

North end of the drive at the power line easement.JPG (329874 bytes) The north end of the drive at the power line.  The drive is holding up well to the truck traffic.  The fill Joel brought is nicer than what is on the site.
Stump1.JPG (449009 bytes) For cutting it by hand they are doing a good job of keeping the stumps down. These are in the area northeast of the power line turn
Stump2.JPG (478234 bytes) Another
Stump3.JPG (446556 bytes) They are doing a nice job of leaving the other trees undisturbed and removing what needs to go to improve the stand.
Stump4.JPG (471914 bytes) Another
looking east on the newly logged area.JPG (443961 bytes) This is looking east from where they have logged.  It really opens up the area.
One of the skidder trails.JPG (446085 bytes) One of the many skidder trails.  They are varying the path in order to flatten as many palmettos as possible, as well as to reduce the disruption of the soil.
Looking south to the power line turn.JPG (267930 bytes) This is a view we have never had before. Looking form the logged area south down the power line turn
Panorama at the north side of the power line turn.jpg (1047727 bytes) This is a panorama from the loader.