Cadron "Barking Dog Rapid" Tree Report
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:31 pm
After seeing this in person, I have to say, PLEASE DO NOT CUT OUT THIS TREE unless you have the permission of the landowner!
Cutting this tree would be the moral equivalent of taking a bulldozer into your neighbor’s yard and digging a large hole. You wouldn't even think of doing that without asking, now would you?
I made a quick trip up to Cadron this morning to see for myself what folks have been talking about. I had my chainsaw with me, but after seeing the situation first hand I changed my plans. The tree has fallen, but IMO the root wad is still helping restrain a large sandy embankment that looks ready to wash out in a future flood. On this same bank are 3 or 4 other large trees, already leaning out over the river with root systems being undermined by high water. My concern is that once the now-down tree is cut, the remainder of the bank could collapse more quickly. In effect, some of this landowners land is likely to be washed away by Cadron creek.
Anyone who cuts this tree could be responsible for future property damage. Yes, I know that the bank will probably collapse someday anyway. But if it does that now, it will be an “act of God”, not something we caused.
Although I decided no effort should be made to cut the tree, I did try to make it a little safer for boaters by cutting some of the small diameter branches that might snag a boater, and cut away some sticks that were protruding from the river right bank just before you get to the tree. Until the tree shifts again, we should be able to pass safely under the right side as was reported a few days ago. At some higher levels, we might need to portage. And of course, other trees could lodge here at any time, so we’re going to need to approach this area with caution.
Cutting this tree would be the moral equivalent of taking a bulldozer into your neighbor’s yard and digging a large hole. You wouldn't even think of doing that without asking, now would you?
I made a quick trip up to Cadron this morning to see for myself what folks have been talking about. I had my chainsaw with me, but after seeing the situation first hand I changed my plans. The tree has fallen, but IMO the root wad is still helping restrain a large sandy embankment that looks ready to wash out in a future flood. On this same bank are 3 or 4 other large trees, already leaning out over the river with root systems being undermined by high water. My concern is that once the now-down tree is cut, the remainder of the bank could collapse more quickly. In effect, some of this landowners land is likely to be washed away by Cadron creek.
Anyone who cuts this tree could be responsible for future property damage. Yes, I know that the bank will probably collapse someday anyway. But if it does that now, it will be an “act of God”, not something we caused.
Although I decided no effort should be made to cut the tree, I did try to make it a little safer for boaters by cutting some of the small diameter branches that might snag a boater, and cut away some sticks that were protruding from the river right bank just before you get to the tree. Until the tree shifts again, we should be able to pass safely under the right side as was reported a few days ago. At some higher levels, we might need to portage. And of course, other trees could lodge here at any time, so we’re going to need to approach this area with caution.
