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Safe distance
The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled
and anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2
tree lengths. Make sure that no-one else is in this
“risk zone” before o
r during felling
Felling direction
The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and cross-cut the log as easily as
possible. You want it to fall in a location where you can stand and move about safely.
Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall you must judge which way the tree
would fall naturally
.
Several factors affect the falling direction
Lean of the tree
Bend
Wind direction
Arrangement of branches
Weight of snow
Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example,
other trees, power lines, roads and buildings.
Look for signs of damage and rot at the stem, this
makes it more probable that the tree will break and start
to fall before you expect it to happen.
You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction
because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the
direction you first intended.
Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling
direction, but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree has no
damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during
felling.
The main point is to avoid letting the tree fall onto another tree. It is
very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident
risk. See instructions under the heading freeing a tree that has fallen
badly.
Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat
De limb the stem up to shoulder height.
Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the
area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that you have
a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of
retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from the intended
felling direction.