what is the best way to fell trees?

Answer 1

Rent a beaver for use on all trees with a trunk greater than 10 inch diameter. They work very well without supervision.

Answer 2

First, make sure that the tree won't hit any power lines, vehicles, or the house. Also, make sure the limbs on the back side of the tree (opposite of the notch) don't stick out further the the limbs on the notched side of the tree, cuz this will end up making the tree fall back the wrong way.

Second, make a horizontal cut (notch) about up the side of trunk on the side of the tree, about a third of the depth of the tree in the direction you want the tree to fall. the second cut of the notch should be at about a 30-45 degree angle connecting to the back side of the first cut (the second cut should be above the first cut).

Then, make another horizontal cut about an inch higher than the first cut on the back side of the trunk. If at all possible, have someone holding a climbing rope that is tied to the tree higher up to help pull the tree in the direction you want the tree to fall.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Very carefully! In many cases, you are really better off hiring a professional. There is a lot of risk to your property as well as to yourself, so be sure you can do it safely.
Make sure that there is no danger of the tree falling on your house, your car, your fence, into power or phone lines, etc. Wear appropriate protective gear and clothing - don't try this in your shorts and sandals! Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and eye protection.
You will probably want to take off as many branches as you can before you bring down the tree. Then decide which way you want the tree to fall and use your chain saw to cut a notch in the trunk on that side. It's also a good idea to cable the tree to a winch (before you notch it) to help guide the fall of the tree. From the other side of the tree, cut through toward the notch and the tree should fall in that direction. Be aware that trees sometimes surprise you and split upwards, falling in an unpredictable manner. Lumberjacks in the western United States refer to these trees as "widow makers."
I have (with the help of my son) cut down many small to medium trees. I have also dented a chain link fence and my mailbox, and been very grateful that no one was driving down the road at the time that a tree broke and fell on the road. It's risky business at best. I personally know 2 people who have permanent disabilties as a result of trying to take down a tree, and both now wish they had called a professional. Even though I feel pretty confident in our ability to handle many tree-cutting situations, I have called in professional help several times and was glad I did.

Answer 4

Instead of cutting it down (and I am not saying its the BEST way, but an option) is to girdle it. You can get the specifics on the web site below or do more research on your own.

We had an alley of female gingko trees at my college and some students tried to kill them by girdling them (the females produce stinky fruits in autumn and you walk on them and they get stuck to your shoes, and then you drag them into your dorm or warm classroom-yuck!). However, the professors saw the damage and repaired the trees. They still stand today.

I have girdled a few trees in the wooded area of my yard and let them die naturally (well, not exactly naturally...)

Answer 5

Use a large bulldozer and take out several acres of trees at a time.

Answer 6

Paul Bunyan.

Answer 7

ALWAYS PLAN AN ESCAPE ROUTE. Know which way you'll run if anything bad happens and watch out, sometimes the "butt end" the one closest to the ground will kick back on you.

Answer 8

what? how do you fell a tree at all?!

Answer 9

do it so that they fall away from the house and the car...

Answer 10

Always do this with the use of gravity.