Blackburn Forest Clear-cut by Republican Operatives

A photo essay

At one point, limbs reached high as the deck.

Limb pile in the fog

 

During last Fall's heavy rain (a record-setting 10" in one 24 hour period)

 

The stub of 3 1/2' diameter "Big Doug", photographed through spiders' webs dripping with morning dew

Big Doug getting festive for his voyage,  sporting a palm tree haircut.

 

Big Doug, making a call from "the other side"


 

Cleared of limbs and rounds for the first time in 9 months

Just over 10 cords, not including 2.5 cords traded for the log splitter (delivered and  picked up)

The Holy Splitter imparts its final teachings to the eager and newly liberated wood beings