Mowing the Fields: Keeping Open Spaces Cleared
About ten years ago
Henry Kolm, Henry Grandgent
and myself (John) landed a small tractor (with a big heart)
on the shores of Baker.
With the Park's blessing
we set out on a course of
management that called
for mowing the fields and trimming ladder limbs. This preserves historic vistas by maintaining open areas, and reduces danger of fire.
Henry Kolm, Henry Grandgent
and myself (John) landed a small tractor (with a big heart)
on the shores of Baker.
With the Park's blessing
we set out on a course of
management that called
for mowing the fields and trimming ladder limbs. This preserves historic vistas by maintaining open areas, and reduces danger of fire.
The legendary 2009 crossing of the bar by the 2nd mower, a 4WD Kubota. [KOBI photo]
2025: The third tractor has just been landed on Baker Island, thanks to L/C Kukui and Mike McEnroe.
It is a Kubota B3200. We purchased a new flail mower which, with the brush hog we have, will do a stellar job mowing the open areas!
It is a Kubota B3200. We purchased a new flail mower which, with the brush hog we have, will do a stellar job mowing the open areas!
