blasters availability

[QuantumWarlock]

are there any blasters on this site. how common is that in us forests. it seems like a handy tool for rural tree cutters. but i dont know much about it. is it cheap enough to use on risky trees on private land.

 

[spinneyDOF]

farmers here been doing it for decades, i guess easier to blow the tree and stump at once than doing it seperate.

 

[myers81]

Hmm, I guess its not that common. Though most of the USFS regions have a key group of certified blasters.

 

[Shanks]

Nah blasting isn't common for tree work in U.S. forests.. It's highly regulated, requires a bunch of permits, and isn't cheap at all. For private land, safer and more cost effective options like traditional cutting or pro help are usually far better.

 

[RootyRuth]

are there any blasters on this site. how common is that in us forests. it seems like a handy tool for rural tree cutters. but i dont know much about it. is it cheap enough to use on risky trees on private land.

I'm not sure how common that practice is but the use of explosive for tree removal, especially on private land, would be subject to pretty strict regulations at the federal and state levels as it concerns safety, handling and environmental impact. Things like noise pollution, ground vibration, and potential harm to wildlife and habitats would definitely be considerations under laws like the National Environmental Policy Act. Depending on the scale and location, you might need permits and environmental impact assessments. For risky trees on private land, many people would opt for professional arborists or tree removal services who have the expertise and equipment. They work with chainsaws and cranes to handle the job safely and in compliance with local regulations. I know they aren't always cheap but it's less risky and generally cost-effective.

 

[Woodpecker2]

are there any blasters on this site. how common is that in us forests. it seems like a handy tool for rural tree cutters. but i dont know much about it. is it cheap enough to use on risky trees on private land.

You need to be certified to use that, otherwise it's strictly forbidden by law.

 

[gologit]

We've used explosives to take down snags during a burn salvage. It was very expensive and the only time we used it was to mitigate extreme hazard trees.
When I was a kid I remember watching the old timers using explosives to rip redwood logs

 

[Todd777]

Private, rural land: Tannerite works well and is cheap.

 

[beauxboo]

It's highly specialized and regulated practice in the US. It's not a tool that a typical rural homeowner or tree cutter would have in their garage. The use of explosives for felling trees is very uncommon and is almost exclusively reserved for situations where it's too dangerous to use traditional methods.

 

[Alan]

You need licensing and training to use them legally, so it's not really a DIY thing. You have all said so well