Pruning Redwoods

Short video about pruning our Coast Redwoods using our pole electric secateurs on our Bambra Agroforestry Farm. These are the Electrocoup handpiece fitted with a Maxi head (up to 65mm opening), The standard telescopic pole - expands to 3.5m (allows me to reach to 5.5m) but I have added 1m of extra carbon pole to reach 6.5.
Of course these are more expensive than hand tools (about AUS$3500 for the full kit).
I find that the pole secateurs are ideal for species that have geotropic growth like Redwood and Silky Oak. With the eucalypts and wattles I do what I can using the electric pruners then go back and climb any tree with acute or large branches that need hand tools. This saves a lot of time in climbing.
See our other videos on pruning eucalypts to see how we use hand tools.
To learn more about silviculture check out the free information on our web site: www.agroforestry.net.au or better still get yourself a copy of "Heartwood - the art and science of growing trees for conservation and profit"
If you are in Australia and want a quote on the Electrocoup F3015 with Maxi head and telescopic pole please email me at: [e-mail]
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