High Ladder Act!

We've been learning a lot about Oracle's oaks since the collapse of one of ours narrowly missed our electric line.  Upon inspection it was apparent fungus rot did the mighty tree in.  The tricky part was that from the outside it looked healthy.  Anyway the upshot was that we brought in a team that has done plenty of work in our neighborhood which we admired to have a go at cutting out dead wood and pruning for structure clearance.

I had no idea how anyone could get way up to the tippy top of an oak without a bucket truck (try manuevering one of those in the back yard!).  Now I know.   Now I also know I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you're exceptionally strong, well versed in the arborist craft, well equipped, and daring.  An unusual combination for the average property owner.  Not cheap but a hell of a lot cheaper than having a limb crash into the roof, down electrics or fuel a structure fire.