When we first moved in southern boundary track originally did not loop around entire side. So could get 90% of the way around the north, east and south sides and then it stopped. So I hand mowed a strip to get access.
However several large paperbarks within close proximity to fence stop a ride-on > 38 inches wide fitting through this area. So in track maintenance session yesterday decided to cut these down (these would be the first live trees deliberately removed in the 18 months been here).
Periods of Intensity 5 and was working a lot harder than this mornings run.
All hand cut up into 1.5 metre lengths and wheelbarrowed to beside Fire Pit to dry out for a month or so.
11:05 am - 12:10 pm (1:05)
Cut down small (arm thick) paperbark and pulled out by swinging body weight on remaining stump.
Cut down large (leg thick) paperbark and spent a long sweaty time with mattock cutting through lots of roots before it got weak enough for body weight to break off the main root underneath I couldn't get to.
Break for drink and snack.
12:35 pm - 1:25 pm (0:50)
Cut down second large paperbark. Had to cut overhung branch over fence first (whilst up on a ladder) to ensure no damage. Then more sweat and mattock work to remove.
Break for drink and recovery.
2:10 pm - 3:25 pm (1:15)
Cut down the third large paperbark. This was the hardest as overhung fence and had large vines growing through it. Had to tie a rope around branch and slowly crack the branch with body weight to get it to come down in a controlled manner. Three very large roots which I cut with handsaw rather than smash through.
Break as otherwise won't have any energy left for tomorrows Day 3.