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Consider how hard the wind is blowing and in which direction as that can influence the way your tree will fall. You will need a clear exit path planned so that when the tree starts to fall you can get away from it. It is never safe to be next to the butt of a tree fall direction snap back tree.

Make it a big notch that goes more than halfway through the tree. The"mouth" part of this notch faces in the direction you want your tree to fall. If the tree is mostly upright and the branches are sort of symmetrical it will want to fall that direction. We tied a rope to the top of the tree to help it fall in the direction we treeclear.barted Reading Time: 4 mins.

In this video I show how I cut down a tree that was leaning using a jack to make it fall in the opposite direction.

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Disclaimer I am not liable for any expens. Sep 21, The notch should be open in the direction you want the tree to fall. Make a single straight cut on the opposite side of the tree, aimed just above the center of the notch. Just before this cut reaches your notch the tree should begin a slow and graceful fall, falling in the direction of the notch. Move quickly away from the tree as it begins to.

I live in a remote area, theres plenty of trees and the local authorities allow firewood collection for domestic use without a permit or fees.

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