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Eight intrepid carvers give new life to damaged trees worldwide<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Kelly Umenhofer<\/em><\/p>\n

Every tree experiences its own cycle of birth, growth and decline. Once a tree dies, it is often cut down and carted off to the wood chipper. Sometimes, though, nearby woodcarvers will come along and use their chainsaws and grinders to preserve trees and what they represented in people\u2019s lives. These eight carvers are among those heroes who have transformed beloved trees into masterpieces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Josh Landry <\/span><\/strong>North Anson, Maine<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Josh Landry has always enjoyed the challenge of turning blank tree trunks and stumps into long-lasting statues. So, when Stephen and Tabitha King\u2014the king and queen of horror writing\u2014called upon him to turn their ash tree into a one-of-a-kind design, Josh eagerly fired up his chainsaw. In a month\u2019s time, Josh carved a 15-foot statue featuring an assortment of books, owls, cats, ravens, and dragons\u2014all centered on an elaborate bookcase with human legs. \u201cThe art of chainsaw carving is truly my calling,\u201d he said. \u201cI get better with each carving and faster the more time I spend behind the saw.\u201d See more of Josh\u2019s work on Instagram @josh.landry<\/a> or visit joshlandry.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Alasdair Craig <\/span><\/strong>Sussex, England<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

When John Troake discovered his beloved 100-year-old copper beech tree had to be cut down due to a bacterial infection, he knew he wanted to do something special with the trunk. That\u2019s when he brought in Alasdair Craig of Sussex Chainsaw to transform it into a work of art. \u201cWhen you are carving trees, you never know what you might find inside\u2014whether it’s rotten parts, or something unexpected that has grown in the trunk,\u201d he said. Once he opened up the tree, Alasdair worked with John to design a traditional green man with an owl perched at the top to match the nature-themed sculptures that appear all over Sussex. The green man faces the street, so the rest of the community can enjoy his presence, too. See more of Alasdair\u2019s tree carvings @sussexchainsaw<\/a> on Instagram or visit sussexchainsaw.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vicki Nicholson <\/span><\/strong>Perth, Australia<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether they’re suffering from storm damage or invasive insects, Vicki Nicholson has made it her mission to rescue trees in distress. Once she was contacted by the owners of a Marri tree damaged by black ants, Vicki decided to carve a wood spirit into the trunk with her Arbortech\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>grinder. Vicki slowly carved away the damaged wood, taking care not to go too deep into the tree. This allowed the tree, which she affectionately named Magnus, to continue to live and grow after the carving was done. \u201cA live tree should be treated with love and care,\u201d she said. \u201cI believe he guided me along and I even talked to him while I was carving.\u201d After 40 hours, Vicki detailed the piece with chisels, and then sealed him with a natural oil to prevent further damage from ants. Since then, Magnus has only prospered with the growth of new branches and luscious green leaves. See more of Vicki\u2019s\u00a0work on Facebook at Vicki Nicholson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chaz Chiafos <\/span><\/strong>Monticello, Ind.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Chaz Chiafos has always believed that storm-damaged trees can have a second life through carving. So, when his brother lost a cedar tree that to lightning, Chaz had the idea to turn it into a mailbox. \u201cI decided to carve bears holding a honey pot because of the way the branches twisted after I cut off the damaged top of the tree,\u201d he said. After nine hours, Chaz added the finishing touches to the carving with his chainsaw and Dremel\u00ae<\/span>. Ever since, his brother\u2019s grizzly mailbox has become an attraction in the neighborhood. To see more of Chaz\u2019s chainsaw carvings, visit Indiana Carvings<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Clint Henrik <\/span><\/strong>Mount Vernon, Iowa<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Two years ago, Clint Henrik, owner of Carve R Way, was called upon by a local Iowa family to turn a\u00a0<\/span>dying tree into a wooden masterpiece. Clint designed a rough drawing of a floral collage based on the family\u2019s interest in flowers and started up his chainsaw. Clint made sure not to rush his work, as this decorative piece will stand for years to come. \u201cMy tree carvings can take anywhere from an hour to days to complete depending on the size and shape of the tree,\u201d he said. After carving the flower details, Clint sealed the entire carving with Cabot Australian Timber Oil\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to protect it from the elements. See more of Clint\u2019s work at carverway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Simon O\u2019Rourke <\/b><\/span>Wrexham, Wales<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Simon O\u2019Rourke wanted to reach for the sky with his giant hand sculpture, entitled Giant Hand of Vyrnwy<\/i>, carved out of what was formerly the tallest tree in Wales. After the tree suffered storm damage, Natural Resources Wales hired Simon to create the elaborate carving rather than have the tree chopped down. Over a six-day period, Simon used Stihl chainsaws and various grinders to shape and build the godlike hand. He also crafted additional pieces for the thumb and pinkie finger, as the tree wasn\u2019t wide enough for the whole hand, and then sealed it with tung oil. Simon enjoyed using the tree\u2019s natural shape and woodgrain to dictate the hand\u2019s design, shape, and texture. \u201cThe wood will always be influenced by weather, which I consider to be part of the artwork,\u201d he said. To see more of Simon\u2019s work, visit @simonorourke<\/a> on Instagram or treecarving.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fritz Hand <\/b><\/span>Omaha, Neb.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Fritz Hand is known around the Dundee area as the creator of the wood spirit in Ellyn Grant\u2019s yard. The 100-year-old tree had become overgrown and potentially dangerous, so Fritz was enlisted to turn the remains into a work of art. Fritz had creative freedom over the design and decided to carve something that would highlight the tree\u2019s history and personality\u2014a wood spirit. \u201cI like to visualize the tree\u2019s trunk as a tapestry for my artwork before I actually begin carving,\u201d he said. Fritz, with help from his father, carved the wood spirit at an angle to minimize weathering by rain. He also positioned it to catch the sunlight that floods into Ellyn\u2019s yard. To see more of Fritz\u2019s tree sculptures, visit Hand Drawn Art by Fritz<\/a> on Facebook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jennifer Ruse<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>Madison, Wis.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n

Jennifer Ruse often carves eagles and bears into trees but created something new for a client of hers: a fairy garden. From the trunk of a dead silver maple, Jennifer designed and carved an array of mushrooms and blooming flowers, and even a fairy house toward the bottom\u2014all with a chainsaw. \u201cI can always see something in the wood before I turn on my chainsaw,\u201d she said. To be able to carve the details at the top of the tree trunk, Jennifer had to stand on a scaffold. She also constructed the garden to direct rainwater into a birdbath located next to the fairy house. See more of Jennifer\u2019s tree sculptures on Facebook at Roadside Saw Works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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