DIY Tree Felling Ends in Tragedy | Auckland News

A tragic DIY gone wrong: Edwin Coulter died in May 2021 while attempting to fell large pine trees on his property, using a chainsaw ill-suited for the task and a pruning belt improperly used as a suspension device. Despite having some experience with smaller trees, he lacked formal training for this high-risk job. After failing to hire an arborist, he and his wife proceeded with risky methods—including using a four-wheel-drive vehicle to guide tree falls—culminating in a fatal accident when a branch struck him mid-swing. The coroner’s report underscores the dangers of underestimating tree work and urges caution: sometimes, it’s not worth the risk to go it alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31dcec221a970132