After a severe ice storm, the author surveys 3 miles of previously maintained perimeter and connector trails on his property now littered with fallen limbs and debris, noting only a few untouched sections and expressing the daunting scope of cleanup ahead.
Have you dealt with storm damage on wooded property or trails—what tools, tactics, or workflows helped you clear debris quickly and safely?
Ugh. A whole lotta uuuuuugh. When we bought the property, there was a single 4-wheeler trail running through the middle. In the first summer, I established a complete perimeter trail and various connecting trails. We now have 3 miles of beautiful, peaceful, meandering trails….full of debris. There are a few spots that miraculously don’t have […]