Suggestions for trimming trees?

[MrStuden]

<p>With the ice/snow last week, we have a bunch of live oak branches from 4 to 12 inches+ that broke off in our backyard. I'll be chopping wood and barbecuing for those on the ground, but I'm worried about a tree that has nasty cracks that could be susceptible to insects/diseases that need to be cut right off the branch and then treated.<br>Most of them have trees that are more than 20-30 feet tall, which is higher than a sawmill can reach, plus the size of some of them would be a problem with a saw even if they could be reached. At my age, I don't think it would be wise for me to climb a high ladder with a chainsaw to take care of this.<br>Are there any other suggestions other than just finding a reputable local forester who will take care of them?<br></p>

[VictorButler]

My first thought is a sawmill with an extension cord and maybe a 6'-10' short ladder. I have a Stihl Kombi sawmill that is 6 feet tall without an extension cord and grows to 12 inches with an extension cord. Add 5-6 feet of vertical height plus a ladder, and you can easily make 20 feet. You're far away from me, but you can borrow my saw if you want.

[RichardSmithe]

Yesterday I took out my Stihl saw for the saw. I hung one big cedar branch in the dog yard, and then cut off a bunch of dead palm fans. I did not make the highest one, for this, too, a stepladder is needed.

[BiestaGetse]

<p>If you want to give the branches to the fire, then the fire and high temperature will kill all insects and diseases (as for diseases dangerous to humans, I assure you, the chance of getting infected from a tree is much lower than the chance of getting infected just walking down the street with a large flow of people). And to cut down the branches at the top, use a ladder (but observe safety precautions) and a chainsaw. If you don't know how to handle a chainsaw at a height, then it's better to ask someone. Usually I always contact <a href="http://www.dougstreeserviceantioch.com/">tree service Antioch</a> to get a high-quality service. I think if it is difficult for you to do this yourself, then you should contact specialists. Good luck to you!</p>