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Cut half of the trunk, turn it over and finish the cut on the other side.
c.
Trunk in elevation
Begin by cutting a first part from below and then from above. Then, on the second part,
repeat this operation.
b.
Pruning of a felled tree
Observe first the direction of flexion of the branch. Make a first notch on the side in
flexion and finish the cut on the opposite side.
c.
Pruning a tree
Begin pruning by nicking the tree from below and then finish at the top.