Redwoods are officially a Hardwood. It is used extensively
in beams and structures. A nice low end is decking.

If you ever had one like myself - can't burn the stuff - but
one has to saw or chop limbs and trunks when they fall.
The outside bark is sponge with air - fire proof. but once
into the heart wood it is tough and strong.

Martin

On 5/15/2015 7:32 AM, John Grossbohlin wrote:
"Martin Eastburn" wrote in message
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Look in the front right - the large tree and the man arm out.

The wedge cut by axe from both sides so a thin wedge remained in the
center. They then sawed that wedge off until it fell - Might have
cleaned the split out of the base, but the base in the foreground
is a massive one spreading out in the left foreground.
That was so large, it isn't likely the same stump.

If they were of the same constitution as locust they'd probably still be
standing there... a lot harder to chop and saw.
Since the red wood was nice and soft they were hacked down...

...a blame the victim philosophy!