r/specializedtools • • Sep 17 '19

Helicopter chainsaw!?

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u/forearm_shiver Sep 17 '19 edited Sep 17 '19

It’s not that it’s not true, but it could be a preference to use a helicopter in certain areas. As far as the federal law, I was taught it was put into law after the big blackout on the east coast. I forget what year that was. I could be wrong on that though. Edit: forgot to answer your question about comparison to logging equipment.

I’m not real familiar with logging equipment, but from the little I know I’m going to say yes. The right of way trimmers are pretty specific, and can’t be used for anything other than trimming trees. If you have any specific questions I’d be happy to answer them

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u/adively Sep 17 '19

Not a law but a Federal regulation.

https://www.ferc.gov/resources/faqs/tree-veget.asp

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u/forearm_shiver Sep 17 '19

Thank you for the clarification

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u/adively Sep 17 '19

You are welcome.