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I need a plan for a mess

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Biddleman, Aug 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM.

  1. Biddleman

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    Finally got up in the woods to clear the quad trail from a couple large branches that fell. The one corner of the property I saw was rather open.
    I came across this mess. It's on a hillside as well. Things start rolling, will go down to an open hill (neighbor's property) and then road.

    What's left of the tree and hackberry trees are no problem, but I need a plan for the rest. Or just leave it?
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    Down on the hillside view
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  2. MikeInMa

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    Oh.. now that looks like fun. NOT!
     
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    Looks like a mess. As much as I hate to id leave it. Way too tangled.

    I no longer scrounge from my woods here. No more wheelbarrowing wood out. Tangled roadside scores are a no unless its BL or MB or I'm REALLY desperate.
     
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  4. Canadian border VT

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    Questions how big is property? If I had to see it, I would want it cleaned up .. if in a back corner you don’t need to use … leave it for wild life
     
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    Its on the front corner of the property. I dont use the area because of the hillside. Cant even really hunt it. :(
     
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    IMO that is a mess, and it will take way more effort than the wood is worth. BUT some things in this life ya just want/ gots to do..
    you asked for a plan; you need a way to make it safer/easier is there a flat spot to pull it too using a winch?
     
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