Tree Trimming Operation Underway Behind Fuller Lodge

A tree trimming operation is underway this afternoon on the lawn area behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Certified Arborist and crew foreman Miguel Hoffman helps direct the arborist high in the cherry picker trimming dead branches from a tree this afternoon behind Fuller Lodge. Hoffman is using a handheld laser pointer to indicate branches in need of trimming. Arborists from Southwest Fire Defense LLC of Santa Fe are performing the work. The company covers the entire state preforming hazardous tree removal, tree trimming and creating defensible space. The company was contracted to clean up the dead trees and remove branches from the area next the Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The trunk of a dead Poplar is removed next to Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A cherry picker high in the trees allows the arborist to remove dead branches that pose a hazard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A large pile of wood is ready to be disposed of as the mulcher is backed into position. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The mulcher in action turning branches into mulch. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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