This is what needs to be on Discovery and the History channel. A beautiful film about actually cutting down a tree and doing a dangerous job. No stupid added drama, but kept me involved the whole way through

@trashman1694

4 жыл бұрын

Everything on Discovery, History channel, and basically all television is bullshit. So that will never happen.

@virginiaoflaherty2983

4 жыл бұрын

@@trashman1694 True about the phony garbage on those channels.

@patrickweaver1105

4 жыл бұрын

Advertisers don't like 15 minute programs. The drama is pure filler.

@justins8802

4 жыл бұрын

Trashman - Yeah, for Halloween they would have to cut down a “ghost tree”, and then for sweeps week they would find a tree which was planted by aliens.

@treychum

4 жыл бұрын

He's definitely badass enough to be on history channel or discovery. Unfortunately he's a little too boring. However if you get this guy some and a couple straight husbands.. definitely!

This video slipped into art without me even noticing. All of the sudden there's drone cinematography, classical piano, and excellent videography. SUBSCRIBED!!!

@russelllocke1404

4 жыл бұрын

That's right!

@thomasconci3930

3 жыл бұрын

Very well presented. An artform.

@dougdiplacido2406

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Very pleasant to watch and listen to.

The end... It got me right in the heart. My deepest respect to you guys risking life and limb to provide for your families.

At school I wanted to be what was then called a Tree Surgeon. Watching your videos makes me glad I chose the safer option and joined the Marines and went to war. Respect to you guys all day long 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@willtheoct

Жыл бұрын

wow you must really hate clean air if those were your choices

@superdave8248

Жыл бұрын

This video is a result of a the home manufacturer kicking the can down the road for the next guy to deal with. I'm a bit surprised the inspector let the house be built that close to a massive tree like this.

@wildlifewarrior2670

Жыл бұрын

The military in this country is a joke

@wildlifewarrior2670

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the tree industry and it is very safe if you use your brain

@Woodrats272xp

4 ай бұрын

Semper Fi devil dog!💪🇺🇸

The way he dropped those sections and they stacked up was a thing of beauty. A symphony of movement and skill. Kudos.

Wow. I've cut plenty of trees in my years, but never anywhere other than the middle of the woods. To call you a professional is an understatement.

@need100k

4 жыл бұрын

I've cut hundreds of trees myself, but all in the urban forest like here. It's a very very different process requiring different skills and different equipment.

@chrisbraid2907

4 жыл бұрын

It’s become tree dismantling rather than felling, the new equipment is so much better than the handsaw and ladder days ....

@freespirit3891

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbraid2907 with felling, you usually didn't need to worry about houses or someones property. He dismantled that tree beautifully 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

@johnsellers2999

4 жыл бұрын

Yea I've cut a lot of trees down myself but not like a monkey in a tree. I was like if that saw just bumps that rope holding him it's over rover. Not me man. That is nerves of skill right there. Good job bro.

Your sensitivity, your reverence for the majestic tree, your concern for the customers and the neighbors, the wonderful music, and your videography almost -- well not almost, they did -- bring tears to my eyes. I love trees. I hate to see them come down. But, sometimes they must. And when they do, a precious few of them will have the good fortune to be placed in your caring hands.

@mrwess1927

3 жыл бұрын

Time for a reverse paul bunyan and reforest north dakota

@harrymills2770

Жыл бұрын

@@mrwess1927 I wish all the big-talkin' and bossy environmentalists would shut up, leave us alone, and plant trees alongside us.

@inkspots1000

Жыл бұрын

Hear hear 👍❤️

I was saddened by the loss of the tree, but greatly appreciated that it was done at the hands of true professionals. Well done video!

@willharding8319

4 жыл бұрын

There are a gaillion trees in the world, and guess what? They are a renewable resource! Go drink some kombucha, fix your man bun, and chill out.

@flipper2392

4 жыл бұрын

You may not be so sad if it was in your neighbour's garden, trees belong in parks and forests, not gardens, they don't stop growing. Two of my neighbours have trees taller than their houses.

@tonybinda6905

4 жыл бұрын

Saddened. ? Cheers

@chelin7023

4 жыл бұрын

I was saddled too. One beautiful tree that was ignore for a long time; could had been transplanted when young, but people just don’t want to maintain.

@mahnamahna3252

4 жыл бұрын

The jerk that cut the roots should pay for or the removal! If he wanted the tree dead and falling on his neighbor he ought he prosecuted

I am impressed with everything about this; particularly, your decency. A 15-minute video of men doing hard manual labor, and I counted not one curse word. Thank-you!

@BlGGESTBROTHER

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine judging a persons decency based on the vocabulary they choose to use...

@kipster-ll6po

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlGGESTBROTHER Without apology.

@BlGGESTBROTHER

4 жыл бұрын

@@kipster-ll6po It's your loss.

@patrickweaver1105

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlGGESTBROTHER You can be a good person and cuss. You're a better person if you know when not to. It's not a major difference but notable.

@BlGGESTBROTHER

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickweaver1105 That is absolute not true and incredibly short sighted. Some of the best people I know swear like sailors; and some of the shittiest people I know are total self righteous prudes who would never swear. Saying that you're a "better" person because you don't utter certain phonemes is just inane.

Hey August: Gotta tell you that watching your videos makes me relax like all's right with the world when I'm keyed up. Beautiful content and what a heart!!!! Thank you for letting us see what integrity looks like on the job.

I'm astonished to watch a tree-felling video, and find myself deeply moved.

I thought 15 minutes of watching a tree being brought down....boring....but it was far from boring. You had me watching the whole way through. Treemendous job guys.

I'm impressed, he even stacks the logs while still up the tree.

@calebwillhelm2635

4 жыл бұрын

For real...

@clivehorridge

4 жыл бұрын

This guy’s every move is precision, fantastic to watch...

@calebwillhelm2635

4 жыл бұрын

@@clivehorridge smooth precision....

@robertcollins7515

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice job. Masters of your Trade. No hick work.

@lucforest9139

4 жыл бұрын

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Who the HELL filmed this masterpiece???? NO joke. Really awesome stuff here.

@AffordBindEquipment

4 жыл бұрын

I would have to say that this guy does some of the best videography on youtube. His editing is interesting and entertaining and educational, even for those of us who have no clue as to what he is about.

@paulk5311

4 жыл бұрын

not sure i would call it that. i could hear the chainsaw way up in the tree a lot better than the guy talking only a couple feet away. i had to turn the volume up a couple times to hear him. now the camera work was good and i enjoyed the high shots but the audio left a lot to be desired.

@bennickolls2738

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulk5311 dont cry. Enjoy

@YaxisX

4 жыл бұрын

@@AffordBindEquipment Dang straight! Excellent videography, and that music...."Prelude To A Funeral" I thought, because this job was dangerous.

@jimmyt5241

4 жыл бұрын

Its really amazing what August and his team do, the amount of risk here is unreal . These guys are Rock Stars of there craft no doubt ! Such an inspiration on all fronts!!!

Wow! What a great way to tell a story. Music is spot on, the drone shots are spot on, the final moments were spot on. Left me feeling moved.

These guys are magicians at what they do. Unbelievable skill and care, and it shows.

Makes my toes curl watching that chainsaw so close to the climbing ropes.

@JasperJanssen

4 жыл бұрын

Those were not his climbing ropes it was close to.

@keithklassen5320

4 жыл бұрын

@@JasperJanssen Plenty of times it comes close to his climbing ropes. He's a big boy, been doing this for ages, he's fine like that.

@JasperJanssen

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Klassen “he’s a big boy and he’s never died before” is not how safety works.

Unbelievable ! You guys know your stuff and you have the equipment to handle it. I marvel at your craftsmanship.

Beautifully executed and photographed. Well done.

You are a professional arborist and you produce top-notch videography.

This guy is a real artist up a tree. Always a pleasure to watch a real pro at work.

@Cerus98

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Frost - The houses were built in the forest numbnuts. That tree was probably hundreds of years old - long before the neighborhood ever existed.

@nickreagin9585

5 жыл бұрын

Those are actually old houses. Those trees wern't much more than sprouts when the houses were built. Or they were large when planted. I've done tree work and landscaping.

@michaelmccarthy4615

5 жыл бұрын

Those trees aren't Redwoods....not 100s of years old!!

@krislind7765

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he said was a fir so it was old but in a unsafe spot I'd chopped it down to.

@deliverybryan1138

4 жыл бұрын

I think the tree 30 or 60 years old . But I’m just guessing here . Count the growth rings . It’s not 100 years old .

Just need a co-worker, customer or a neighbour talking shit and you'll have a hit reality show. Great video.

Very well done! The level of a person's stupidity can never be measured. So glad that the tree didn't fall on the neighbor's house.

If I was at the top of that tree I'd be thinking In the back of my mind "hope those cut roots hold up"

This is the 1st video I've watched where I realized how nice a piano solo is for background music...nice job btw..

@cynthiabeckenbaugh5189

4 жыл бұрын

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@michaelmccarthy4615

4 жыл бұрын

;P

Huh! I have no idea what possessed me to watch a tree felling video but I'm really glad I did. Great camera work and editing and music. The guy who commented it was cinematography was right. But....the best part was seeing a professional doing a more than excellent job with precision and care!

@michaelbarker8713

4 жыл бұрын

I would imagine that you should be very busy after that job. You’re a true professional, sir. If I ever need tree work done, I would only hire someone like you. Great job!!!!

@silverkatzkrafts

4 жыл бұрын

You certainly did the right thing. Keeps everyone safe. What a jerk the neighbor was to cut those big roots. And STUPID!

Lovely! Beautifully put together. The music and closing shot of a young child was a masterful way to end. Love it.

Excellent camera work! I've watched this several times. Thank you! I had a customer who was a wackado. Cleaned up her neighbors trees so they were healthy.

Great work amazing the way you dropped those cut off's ,hit the ground same spot.

@bigraymie

4 жыл бұрын

I liked the way he pushed the base of the cut-off to stop it from tumbling... Ingenious use of physics (y)

I love watching someone work who really knows what he's doing.

Very good crew!! Great choice of music, good filming and editing, and sweet meadows picture at the end was heart warming. Thanks for sharing with us.

What an absolute masterpiece this is. Kudos to you sir, and your entire team. I have no link, business, affiliation, NOTHIN whatsoever to do with trees. Yet this video, (which I in no way searched for) was stunning

Really nice to hear the soothing piano, your seemingly unflappable calm demeanor, and watching the team operate in a tense removal like the professional tree warriors you are. Bomb-view sawdust fly through footage... priceless. Glad to see Damian back on the Oregon bark.... killing it! Thank you August for the time you take to bring us your world.

@AugustHunicke

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Piercy thanks brian

I know I'm late to the party, but damn, that was brilliant! Love the way you edited the ground shots/first person camera/drone footage, and the music was spot-on! Also, nice job with the tree; a tight drop well done!

It's always a great video when observing a true Professional at work 👍. Just watching from start to finish, this man and his workers, make a perfect company... THANKS SO MUCH 👍👍👍🙏.

I love your channel and your calm, confident manner. Not only are you an obviously very talented arborists, you also seem such a genuine honest guy too. Your videos are truly inspiring in many ways .... 👍🏻

I find it amazing that these videos aren't some kind of Hollywood production. I never thought tree work could be so beautiful. Excellent work brother!

@troytreeguy

6 жыл бұрын

August has that vision, its cool he shares it with us

@samuelluria4744

6 жыл бұрын

Troy! I don't know if you see my comments... I'm not trying to harass you, but, we MAY be within 6 miles of each other... depending on where we are, Lol....😏...so, I'm just trying to reach out to another good tree guy... please let me know if I should leave you alone....

@559killa6

5 жыл бұрын

@@samuelluria4744 suck him up already

V sorry for your loss Joe, my heart goes out to you. A touching video

it's great to see a master at work that includes all the details and don'ts , your a mind of knowledge August and a real pleasure to watch !

Having been there and from a family of loggers Ill have to say that these people are amazing damn they fall stacked like a chord of logs!

You really show how much experience and skill is required for such a job, thanks for the beautiful video!

My neighbor served me with "Certified Mail" saying that I needed to cut down this really big tree at the edge of my property. It was interesting to watch. Then I came across this chef-d'oeuvre which was nothing less than absolute beauty. Who would have thought removing a tree could be choreographed like this? Absolutely beautiful! Kudos!!

@robertp7209

3 жыл бұрын

Why did you need to cut it down, he said?

@mockingbird3099

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertp7209 I would think the neighbor could compel him to have a tree removed if the tree presented a threat to the property of his neighbor, such as persistently overgrowing limbs above power distribution lines. It is a liability nuisance issue.

@robertp7209

2 жыл бұрын

@@mockingbird3099 I doubt it, where I live the power lines are along the curb line and trees tower well above them. If the utility lines are very high on towers the utility usually owns the right of way, then the utility will keep vegetation low. But anyway, I guess one to hire is an arborist to evaluate a concerned tree, but if the tree is on another’s property, and is not crossing the property line vertically as well, it’s not your property, but once it crosses you can do something about it. I had a problem with a neighbor who’s pine tree was towering and dumping sap all over my car no matter where on the driveway. What a mess to clean the car every day. Wipers and all. So I hired a service to clear it vertically, the guy said the tree should come down, I said the guy refused and was broke, so he did it as I payed him, when finished the tree was leaning a lot away from me being lopsided, I didn’t care if it came down it would go his way. I didn’t care at all, his property. Just needed a good blow. As far as I was concerned, not being an expert, I believe no liability can come my way. But the bottom line I would say, consult with a lawyer who knows the law. The sap on the windshield and wiper blades make driving dangerous, so that’s enough. But if the guy still refuses, I bet the lawyer would advise me to pay for it down, then sue him for the cost. Even the cost to get the sap off the car which isn’t easy once it bakes on in the sun.

@harrymills2770

Жыл бұрын

@@robertp7209 Did the sap and what-not get all over your house? Note to self: Don't plant pine trees close to house.

@robertp7209

Жыл бұрын

@@harrymills2770 perhaps the roof over the garage, but it’s shingled didn’t notice same for the driveway blacktop. Those pine trees were never an issue but at some point they tend to start growing real fast it seems with zillions of pine cones. The pine trees are all gone, neighbor too, just my majestic wild chestnut tree been there probably more than 60 yrs.

This just came up today as a recommended video. Wow!!! Love your work

Great job there August, loved both the narration and the music composition, then you add in the drone video footage from around the trees and well above it all too. You is the man, my brother in law is a fully trained arborist and only does the job as a secondary job when he is asked to do so, anyway take care of yourself,your family and finally your team. God Bless You All .

Watching this in my home gave me anxiety. Fantastic video!

You are a 'problem solving' and 'decision making' JOY to watch and listen to August.!! Your inspiration is super infectious... Thank You..!!

How you incorporate your family in your videos is awesome. Your an inspiration.

Great video, wonderful music, saved the best blessing for last. Thanks.

Great video, really enjoyed watching this, professionals at work, I thought to myself what a mess those falling logs would have made if one had hit the house!.

My man is dropping more perfect 3 pointers than Ray Allen ever did. This is next level skill.....

Amazing work. Every piece fell right where you wanted it.

That was some awesome footage, well shot, well edited, great music, the works! Brilliant! What a great team. 👍🏼👍🏼

Good job! right there! Cheers from Ontario Canada!

First: A tree on your property adds value to the entire property. Second: A good Arborist's testimony in court can prove that the lawyer, by virtue of wreckless endangerment, did cause the house to be in danger of having a tree fall on it at the first time a storm had winds coming from the right direction. Third: Therefore the lawyer can be made to not only pay for the tree to be cut down but also for the lowered property value that results from his actions. Fourth: The lawyer, knowing he hasn't a leg to stand on because he endangered your property, will likely agree to pay for having the tree removed(out of court) rather than be brought to court where he will loose the case.

Great video! You and your team do amazing work.

love the music, great cinematography... one of the few times drone video captures a moment...well done!!

You have a way of putting into words what i could never articulate. Thanks. Also i agree with you about property lines and trees, i was taught the opposite, hang a sheet above the line and cut there. Hate to say i have done that for a few customers who didnt get along. I will be taking your approach from now on. Be Well you and yours

@AugustHunicke

6 жыл бұрын

troytreeguy haha. Yeah but you articulated that very well....

@AugustHunicke

6 жыл бұрын

troytreeguy haha. Yeah but you articulated that very well....

Love your style man! Video quality is far beyond most KZread!

This was beautifully done, right up to the very end.

This is our one of the most amazing series of videos I have ever seen!

Fantastic filming. Very skilled guys, ultra professional.

Top notch work gentlemen, top notch.

BEAUTIFUL video of an exhausting job. Hope you came OUT of it unscathed. Thank you for sharing (and vent on us whenever, ask for prayers, etc.)

I love your videos, mate. I’m sure glad there’s a level-headed broker as the contractor between some of the neighbor v. neighbor drama that often happens.

I like how he chuckled when cutting the trunk down. When the cut off pieces were falling to the ground they was bouncing to the left into a nice pile.

@Unsensitive

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine it bouncing the wrong way, through a window or wall!

What a difficult and dangerous job made easy by professional experience. Thank you.

Appreciate the hard precise work your crew does,Nice team work.

This is great ! Excellent work , The narration,the professional attitude, the entire work group show is at a level that others have to aspire to. please congratulate each and every one that was involved in putting a great production together. looking forward to viewing more. Cheers from Australia.

Dude that was cinematography not videography!!!! Great shots Blaisey

@dodgedabullet670

5 жыл бұрын

Blaise Brogan:...like chill already dude...we know what he means.

Great Vid . Good to see damien back with you August;

Watching these things always gives me such anxiety. Great job, very clean and precise.

Thank you for this fascinating video! Master arborist at work! Great assortment of camera shots and love Cris Zabriskie's music!

Great skills and a beautiful video Beav

My son does this same kind of work . He owns a company that specializes in hard to remove trees. I can't even watch him

@beebob1279

4 жыл бұрын

Dangerous job. I don't like heights, lucky for me.

@kerrykerry5778

4 жыл бұрын

Young neighbor of mine just did four removals inside a non-accessible hotel courtyard. His employees were allowed to walk into the center court, but not move anything bigger than they could carry, through the building. They dropped the trees similar to this video. As soon as the first one was down they used a crane to fly a stump grinder in. They flew all the debris and logs out in large canvas totes, ground all the stumps, and flew all the chips and the grinder back out.

@tomperkins5657

4 жыл бұрын

@@kerrykerry5778 Bet that cost a buck or two...

OMG, that was such an excellent video on so many levels it was spectacular. Keep up the great work

Just saw this in Dec, 2019. Holy cow!! A real professional!! Nice work, sir!!!

"Bundling....like the cable company" Hilarious

These guys are fabulous in what they do, I wouldn’t do that even if I could, scares the shit out of me!!!!!!

Great insight to a tricky job, superb cinematography, I was disappointed when it finished. Im a follower 👍

This was simply awesome. I love watching people that know their stuff.

man i haven't got a clue how i got here but that was a f***ing awesome vid mate/lads, me and my missus really enjoyed it (random) ... count me in :)

Good job August. Sometimes it's hard to do the right thing when all the rules and papers say otherwise. You did the right thing taking matters into your own hands.

This is the best 15 minute documentary on tree care that I have ever seen. Adding the 'silly things people do because they act in ignorance' bit is a bonus. You did a really fine job on this video, Sir. Thank you for that as well. :)

Video was absolutely perfect. Great job with the tree and the video love the music you’re one of the best on KZread.

Justin from ye olde England land ! I was mesmerised watching these videos and my Dad, who is no longer here was a tree surgeon who taught me many things, would have totally appreciated the skills you guys have ! Thank you for entertaining my evening 🍁

I really like all your videos but this was my favorite so far! You are a true artist in many ways! The way you got those 3 chunks of wood to land like that is crazy! All i could think was "yep he's a tree mutant for sure"

@TimberTrainer

6 жыл бұрын

That was cool how the logs landed.

The drone footage, that time of the year... Beautiful.... Great job guys!!!!

Sir!!! I salute you and you crews! I'm just laying in bed watching and getting anxiety knowing how high up he is. Thank you for all the work you all do!

Honourable work

August, you're a good man. Beautiful work. The music choice was sublime - I understand it given your anxiety regarding the job. The pic of Meadow is the last thing a tough tree guy needs to see when he's just about holding his shit together anyway. Perfection.👌

Wow this was a beautiful film!! Well done gents.

Beautifully done, so skilfully. Beautiful video, beautiful music. 👍👌💪🙏

For some reason it's slightly more relaxing watching it, than it was when I was doing it.

@jackprier7727

4 жыл бұрын

only slightly--still the tenseness, the thrill-

@jackd1582

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackprier7727 yup

Proud to be part of the cloud of witnesses. LOL

The best I watched so far. Awesome cinematography and music. Level 10!

@jlipcovich

3 жыл бұрын

I felt the tree dying

GREAT GREAT Drone work on the video, cool watching from above like that. Blessings to you Sir

I really like how you keep everyone safe despite what the neighbor did. Thanks for your attitude on safety and educating us the public.

August I’m a climber 🧗‍♀️ my self and like you always my family it’s on my mind be safe bother...my daughter is 6 and she draws me and her climbing trees

@AugustHunicke

5 жыл бұрын

super cool

@rattmice3384

4 жыл бұрын

@@AugustHunicke hi August, how old do you think the fir is? Cheers

This is a very beautiful and very sad video..........there is elegance in what you do.........