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The Craft of Tree Felling

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Opposite Head Lean -- Small Diameter <strong>Tree</strong><br />

( Back Cut First )<br />

Natural<br />

Falling<br />

Direction<br />

Back<br />

Cuts<br />

Holding Wood<br />

Face<br />

Cuts<br />

• Complete <strong>The</strong> Back Cut First (1)<br />

1<br />

Maintain<br />

Holding<br />

Wood<br />

– Not Enough Space Available For Both <strong>The</strong> Saw Blade And Wedges<br />

– Maintain Holding Wood (HW)<br />

• Insert Two Wedges Into <strong>The</strong> Kerf And Drive <strong>The</strong>m In Tight<br />

• Complete <strong>The</strong> Face Cuts (2 & 3)<br />

1<br />

2 3<br />

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

Direction<br />

<strong>The</strong> Order Of <strong>The</strong> Cuts Is Different, But <strong>The</strong> <strong>The</strong>ory Is <strong>The</strong> Same<br />

• Alternately Drive <strong>The</strong> Wedges Until Enough Lift Is Achieved To Fell <strong>The</strong> <strong>Tree</strong><br />

2<br />

3

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