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The Craft of Tree Felling

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Lean Direction<br />

Opposite <strong>of</strong> Head Lean Slight<br />

Back<br />

Cut<br />

3<br />

Saw<br />

Blade<br />

Saw<br />

Blade<br />

Holding Wood<br />

Face<br />

Cuts<br />

1 2<br />

<strong>Felling</strong><br />

Direction<br />

Maintain<br />

Holding<br />

Wood<br />

• Face <strong>The</strong> <strong>Tree</strong> In <strong>The</strong> <strong>Felling</strong> Direction (1 & 2)<br />

• Start <strong>The</strong> Back Cut (3)<br />

• Insert Two Wedges When Room Is Available<br />

• Remove Bark Around <strong>The</strong> Wedges To Improve Lifting Efficiency<br />

• Drive Wedges Alternatively Until <strong>The</strong>y Are Tight<br />

• Retighten <strong>The</strong> Wedges Every 3-6 Inches Of Back Cut<br />

• Continue <strong>The</strong> Process Until <strong>Tree</strong> Tips Forward (Do Not Cut Holding Wood)<br />

3<br />

1<br />

2

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