The author performing a “V-cut.” The purpose is to enable the section to be severed yet remain still until you are ready to lift it. All photos courtesy of the author. After decades of working with cranes, I have learned [...]

A GRCS (Good Rigging Control System) paired with double-whip tackle is utilized to remove a large storm-damaged section of a red oak in 2009. Unless otherwise noted, all images courtesy of the author. Tree-removal rigging may be the least-understood discipline [...]