How to Cut Down a Tree & How to Fell a Tree Safely

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, our 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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