The compromised stem was ratchet strapped together to provide some support, whilst Ed cautiously climbed into the canopy. Once he had established a safe (as possible) anchor point he began carefully crashing out the crown in large sections into the paddock below until the stem could finally be winched back into the garden.
It's always a shame to see big trees go but even more so when they're in this condition. Trees that are in a poor state actually provide far more diverse habitat than those that are healthy with cavities and decay providing the perfect niche environment for all kinds of wonderful flora and fauna.