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Cherry picker ... no.
Many decades ago a mate had built an elevated platform at roof level about 3m off the ground, basically a wooden deck 3m square with a strong handrail all round - like an elevated balcony, access from a ladder which was brought out when needed. In the centre was a 4" water pipe, maybe 5m tall, with the bottom set in cement - and an 8" newtonian sat on top. At the level of the deck a loose rubber sleeve stopped the top swaying sideways, yet didn't pass vibrations to the scope if you walked around on the deck.
It was good enough and the hight solved the tree problem.
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