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How to Cut Down a Tree

Presented by George A. Finn III

Learn how to cut down a tree safely, with tips such as how to plan the felling, how to notch the base of the tree and use rope to fell it in the desired direction, in this free tree trimming video series.

Series Summary

People fell (or cut down) trees for a variety of reasons, from necessity, if for example a dead tree threatens to fall on their house, to aesthetic preference, if for example a tree blocks the view from a multi-million dollar home to a lake. The controversial logging industry cuts down millions of trees per year for sawmills, the wood products industry and the paper industry. But the felling of a tree is a complicated process and can be dangerous if improperly attempted.

In this free how-to video clip instructional series, an expert demonstrates how to fell a tree using either a chainsaw or a rope or both. He informs us about the correct tools to use to cut down a tree and about the safety equipment one needs to fell trees. He also explains the process of cutting down a tree, including planning the felling, planning escape routes, wedging, cutting notches in the tree trunk, using a felling wedge, felling a tree with a rope and a truck cutting down a tree with a chainsaw. This free video series on how to cut down a tree safely will help you understand the theory behind the process as well as the actual process of felling trees.

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