Posted by JML755 on September 16, 2018 at 06:32:04 from (166.137.12.85):
While clearing my pole barn site, I encountered a large cottonwood tree (36"dia, estimate at 85 ft tall) in the brush about 30' from the barn location (in the background to the left in the pic). I was going to cut it down concerned it might come down on the pole barn in a storm. But then I cleared and prepped the driveway leading to the barn with crusher sand. I stepped back yesterday and saw what a beautiful old tree it was. It presents a nice sight driving up the driveway, perfectly centered. Talked to the wife and we're hemming and hawing about keeping it. Part of my motivation to cut it down was that I've got a sawmill and was going to use the tree for paddock fencing boards. I've got a stockpile (growing by the day) of 12-14" diameter trees and this tree would have provided a LOT of lumber. What do you think? Keep it?
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