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[7th generation]

The OP asked how to get rid of trees on her property, not what species are used to make 2x4's.

[shadowfax1997]

Originally Posted by kizzy1

we are transplants who have recently purchased a house in the orono area. On the lot there are huge pine trees we would like to have removed so that we can possibly have a front yard. They are very tall and straight measure about 2 feet diameter. Does anyone have any suggestions on who does this type of removal in the area.

I have had trees removed professionally. Cost me about $200 per tree. The trees were along a driveway with powerlines nearby and were quite large. They kept the pine logs but left the hardwoods. I am in naples area, so I can let you know who I used if interested.

From what I understand from friends who have had pine/fir removed - Loggers typically won't be interested unless there are several trucks worth of trees. It costs them considerably to move skidders and trucks and such. I have checked about having about 20 fir/pine trees removed, and nobody was interested unless I paid them. Not going to happen - i should be paid for the lumber. If I had several acres, then I would get paid. Also, pine logs need to be used fairly quickly - like within a week or so - or they start to go bad. Logs at lumber yards are kept moist with water - not entirely sure the exaact reason.

[bignhfamily]

Originally Posted by shadowfax1997

I have had trees removed professionally. Cost me about $200 per tree. The trees were along a driveway with powerlines nearby and were quite large. They kept the pine logs but left the hardwoods. I am in naples area, so I can let you know who I used if interested.

From what I understand from friends who have had pine/fir removed - Loggers typically won't be interested unless there are several trucks worth of trees. It costs them considerably to move skidders and trucks and such. I have checked about having about 20 fir/pine trees removed, and nobody was interested unless I paid them. Not going to happen - i should be paid for the lumber. If I had several acres, then I would get paid. Also, pine logs need to be used fairly quickly - like within a week or so - or they start to go bad. Logs at lumber yards are kept moist with water - not entirely sure the exaact reason.

This is exactly right. One of my best friends is a logger. He works for an outfit that would never go after a couple of tree's. The owner how ever refers his own guys who moonlight small jobs like the one described. They charge to remove the trees. The price varies based on where the tree is located and if they are just dropping it and bucking it up or if they need to haul it off as well. I have seen big trees in town cost thousands to be brought down as they are nestled in between houses with power lines around.

[kizzy1]

we have about six of them and we were looking to sell them for lumber there are alot of pine boards which can come out of those trees

[bringselpup]

Get the latest Uncle Henry's. IIRC there are some advertisers in there with portable bandsaw mills that might be willing to set up and turn them into useful lumber.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by kizzy1

we have about six of them and we were looking to sell them for lumber there are alot of pine boards which can come out of those trees

Buy a chainsaw!

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Wide pine boards are worth a lot of money. A 16 inch log, 16 feet long holds 160 board feet. That's just a rule of thumb, but at $1.50 for a clear pine wide board foot that's $240 worth of wood. You won't get that much, but you sure can get rid of your trees at no cost. Send me a direct message and I'll send you a phone number to call.

[Maineah]

A nice Stihl or Husqvarna chainsaw, a set of chaps, a woodsman's helmet with a screen guard, a peavey and a few spare chains and you're in business. Practice on a few small trees making a wedge and backcut. You'll need the saw for more than just the six trees in the fromt yard. You'll have wind damage to contend with, old trees needing to come down and firewood to cut. Investing in a chainsaw and learning how to use it is time well spent for any budding Mainer to be.

[bringselpup]

I got a Craftsman 16" off Ebay last week for $36.00

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by bringselpup

I got a Craftsman 16" off Ebay last week for $36.00

What a deal! Did you get it yet?