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Old 15-09-2007, 07:54 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default How much force to pull out a 4 inch dia beech tree ???

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"A.Lee" wrote in message
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Dave Liquorice wrote:

On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:56:28 GMT, postandrail wrote:

Anybody any ideas how much force to pull out a 4 inch dia beech tree
???


Best bet is to cut down as much as possible, leaving a 6' or so stump.


That's a mistake many people make. You should try and leave 4 - 5 feet


so a 6 foot stump (as suggested) would give more leverage


Sorry, I read it as 'leaving a 6 INCH stump'.
Must remember to read properly!
Alan.

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