Thread: Monster Camphor Laurel tree in Western Sydney.

Interested.
If big enough when you get it taken down, you will need a crane to move the butt and large branches, if big enough I'll send a semi to collect those pieces...... and pay something for the them but my friend, the crane and cutting down and loading costs are all yours.
That's the way it works. If it's not a full semi load of trunk and branches bigger than 400mm, it's not a monster.....
Can we see a photo?
Thanks Greg 0407613002

A photo of the tree would be most helpful to your post.

If its as large as you seem to imply it may be worth having it slabbed for large boards.

Would love some but can't cut it down for you sorry.

Originally Posted by camphorl

Hi All,I am planning to remove the Monster camphor laurel tree in my place in western sydney.Any one interested in the wood or the complete tree let me know.I want to do this ASAP.Any one interested to cut it down also are welcome to contact me.

Contact local wood club(s) and Mens Shed(s)
Surely they will be interested and could do some docking/pruning in lieu of some logs
Try e-bay!
Maybe advertise expressions of interest for the log after it is felled
If it is huge as you say then you should get good $ for it
The person who purchases it SHOULD pay for crane hire if it needs loading onto a truck
That's their responsibility,NOT yours
That's the way it works!
P.m me with the trees dimensions or you can e-mail me some pics showing dimensions of tree
Will send e-mail address if required
That way i can ascertain quality and volume and hopefully give you an accurate value of the tree in the round...that way you wont be fleeced the wolves...MM

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Here is the pics for all of you.

It is a tall tree some nice turning bits could be had and maybe some planks or small boards.

Hopefully who ever cuts it down has sense to see it should not be cut into small logs.

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

Contact local wood club(s) and Mens Shed(s)
Surely they will be interested and could do some docking/pruning in lieu of some logs
Try e-bay!
Maybe advertise expressions of interest for the log after it is felled
If it is huge as you say then you should get good $ for it
The person who purchases it SHOULD pay for crane hire if it needs loading onto a truck
That's their responsibility,NOT yours
That's the way it works!
P.m me with the trees dimensions or you can e-mail me some pics showing dimensions of tree
Will send e-mail address if required
That way i can ascertain quality and volume and hopefully give you an accurate value of the tree in the round...that way you wont be fleeced the wolves...MM

Hi Mapleman

the location looks like a suburban back yard.
Difficult access, restricted site.
Unless the tree feller has a crane, turning blank sized chunks might be the only option

Originally Posted by ian

Hi Mapleman

the location looks like a suburban back yard.
Difficult access, restricted site.
Unless the tree feller has a crane, turning blank sized chunks might be the only option

Ian the access looks good to me...MM

Yep, the access is good and no overhead electric wires or any other obstructions.

What are the diameters of the 3 trunks and the base of thetrunk below the three stems? What is the height of the tree? Would it bepossible to fell each stem in one go of would the top need to be removed? Wouldyou be able to get a hiab crane truck in to lift the pieces or is this notpossible. What amount of damage to the surrounding vegetation would beacceptable to you? As it might be possible to fit a set of wheels to one end ofthe smaller logs and then drad them out with a dingo digger or miniexcavator. I know that some council’sallow you to remove camphor laurels without a permit under a certain size butif they are taller than the specified size you need a permit. Just trying tosave you from any possible council issues. Would you want the stump totallyremoved or ground out or just cut off flush.
Cheers Pat

Great pick up for a Woodworking club or individual willing to do the 'hard yards'
Over 5 m3 good log up for grabs looking at the pics
The bark suggests a ripe old age too
Remember folk that the logs don't have to be long to be useful
Keep increments small that way you'll handle the critical mass a lot easier
I would make continuous trips in my ute if i lived closer
Where there is a will there is a way...MM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Hopefully who ever cuts it down has sense to see it should not be cut into small logs.

Nothing wrong or nonsensical about docking logs into smaller bits
Will still produce lovely stuff for boxes and smaller furniture items
Ray most folk don't have room for large tables anymore...everyone is downsizing!
Plus with logs that aren't entirely straight you'll get a better recovery and better quality product if you dock them at the bend...helps with tension too ...MM

Originally Posted by Wood Collector

I know that some council’sallow you to remove camphor laurels without a permit under a certain size butif they are taller than the specified size you need a permit. Just trying tosave you from any possible council issues. Would you want the stump totallyremoved or ground out or just cut off flush.
Cheers Pat

To which I would add to make sure that the weekend warriors (if you go that route) swinging chainsaws around in your backyard are appropriately qualified and have some form of insurance, or get some written indemnity out of them. Otherwise you've got a legal liability if someone gets hurt, and chainsaws aren't exactly forgiving.

Originally Posted by Wood Collector

What are the diameters of the 3 trunks and the base of thetrunk below the three stems? What is the height of the tree? Would it bepossible to fell each stem in one go of would the top need to be removed? Wouldyou be able to get a hiab crane truck in to lift the pieces or is this notpossible. What amount of damage to the surrounding vegetation would beacceptable to you? As it might be possible to fit a set of wheels to one end ofthe smaller logs and then drad them out with a dingo digger or miniexcavator. I know that some council’sallow you to remove camphor laurels without a permit under a certain size butif they are taller than the specified size you need a permit. Just trying tosave you from any possible council issues. Would you want the stump totallyremoved or ground out or just cut off flush.
Cheers Pat

I have permission from council to remove the tree. i did not measure the diameters hopefully you can guess from the pictures attached. I am not an expert at cutting the trees so no idea of what can be done and cannot, but the tree sits on the boundary of the land towards the road. The road can be used to cut and pick up the tree, that way there is i believe there is lot of space. Ideally i would like to remove the whole tree but depending on the deal i get i am open. need not worry about the surrounding vegetation, but need to worry about the house on the other side.

Okay, thanks for that.
From the pictures supplied it looks like the arborist orperson who wants to come and remove the tree for you would cut off all thesmall branches and chip them, then they would drop the branches off insections. The trunks would then be dropped onto some old tires to cushion the landingand prevent the road curb from being damaged. All usable logs would then beloaded onto a truck and then taken to the arborists yard to be processedfurther at a later stage.
I would like to help you out but due to only just starting acert 3 arboriculture course at tafe and not yet having the appropriate insurance and big enough saws to tackle the job I have to decline. If you want to look at qualified contractorsthat have insurance that might be close to you have a look at Tree ContractorsAustralia.
Cheers Pat