That tree is is three feet in diameter at least. He made a very clean cut, means he had a very large chain saw, or a two man cross cut manual saw, and he'd probably have to wedge it to keep the blade of whatever from binding. In either case, he'd need some help. He's got friends...
It will likely become a "grove" of trees from multiple back budding on the lower part of the trunk that remains. Whoever did this didn't kill it outright. Sycamore are extremely vigorous trees.
Took some serious thought, albeit nefarious thought, but thought none the less, behind the act. I don’t think this was just a “chop down a landmark old tree TikTok challenge”.
I'd agree. Took a bit of planning, mostly drunken, idiotic planning, but planning none the less.
Felling a tree that large is not a single person job, much less a job for a lone 16 year-old kid. If he did it by himself, he should participate in the lumberjack games...
For some reason it doesn't look like a link. BNut has disappointed me, as the title promised.
Looks like he did a cut straight across like a goddamn idiot. Whoever it is is lucky to be alive.
Nao didn't mince words these days.
If you're standing in the UK, it IS a sycamore.
If you're standing in the UK, it IS a sycamore.
It is a maple. And, in the UK, a sycamore. Just like a tube with batteries and a lightbulb is a flashlight. And, in the UK, a torch.
We are all on the same page. I just saw Americans calling it a sycamore and wanted to clear it up. The English are weird enough already they can call it a sycamore if they want
This is why we use scientific names. It is a sycamore there but not one here (‘Murica).
Nao is correct. In America this species is called the "sycamore maple" The American Sycamore is Planatus occidentalis. As said, they're not the same tree. (to add to the confusion, London Plane Tree is a hybrid Planatus occidentalis).
