When you have a tree that you want to remove, it\u2019s a huge decision that shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly.<\/p>\n
Trees that are dying or dead ought to be removed because of aesthetic, safety, and health purposes. But there are also times when you should remove a live tree. These are when they\u2019re interfering with buildings, utility wires, other trees, and driveways. But remember that once you remove a tree it\u2019s going to take years for a new tree to get to where that tree was. This guide will cover any tree of reasonable height and diameter, with diameters up to 10 inches, a height of no higher than about 20 feet. It\u2019s also for trees that are on mostly level ground. If you\u2019re on a shoreline or bluff property and your root system\u2019s different, these tactics are going to be different.<\/p>\n If your tree is especially large, let a professional do it. The reason is that mechanical equipment and guide ropes might be needed so that they can remove the larger limbs before taken the tree down. If you\u2019re removing your tree because it\u2019s interfering with lines, it\u2019s good to contact your utility company.<\/p>\n Check your surrounding area for any obstacles that are nearby like a fence, another tree, cars, overhead wires and other things.<\/p>\n Examine the way that the tree\u2019s leaning naturally. You\u2019ll get the best fall when you\u2019re going with the tree\u2019s natural growth angle. Check your tree for any safety hazards like hanging or dead branches. Check its trunk for any types of wounds because this could mean your tree\u2019s center is rotten or hollow. If this is the case you should leave it to a professional because it\u2019s going to be harder to control how it falls or your tree could fall early and put you and others in danger.<\/p>\n Before you take your tree down, have a couple of places to go that you can use when the tree is falling. There should be one on either side of your tree, and they should lead away from the expected line of fall.<\/p>\n After you\u2019ve done your preparation work, you\u2019re ready to take the tree down. What you use to do this is going to depend on your tree\u2019s size. If you\u2019re removing a bigger tree, you\u2019ll want to use a chainsaw. If it\u2019s a smaller tree, hand saws are best. If you\u2019re not comfortable with a chainsaw, you should bring someone to do with a person who is.<\/p>\n Remember that it\u2019s going to take time to do it. It\u2019s going to take most of your day and don\u2019t rush when you\u2019re doing it. When you rush, it can cause injuries since you may not be comfortable using the tool or familiar with it. Below are the steps for taking down your tree.<\/p>\n This will serve as an aim slot or guide for your tree. This is a notch in the shape of a v that you cut into your tree\u2019s side the way that you prefer the tree to fall. If at all possible, make sure its 90 degrees rather than 45. This angle will give your tree more room for it to fall before the undercut\u2019s bottom and top come together. It should be a quarter of your tree\u2019s diameter deep. Even though a tree as round as 6 inches is able to be cut through, it\u2019s not a good idea since it could fall on itself so it doesn\u2019t move. Even if you push it with your hand it might not mean the tree\u2019s going to fall in the place you want.<\/p>\n This is made approximately 2 inches above the undercut\u2019s hinge and on its opposite side. This will release the stresses that the tree\u2019s back have and let it fall. Don\u2019t make your backcut below your undercut. This will reverse the cut\u2019s roles. Don\u2019t cut through your undercut since you\u2019re going to lose control of your tree then. The direction in which your tree falls is able to be controlled closely using backcuts and undercuts that are properly made. It\u2019s important to note that any types of coniferous trees like balsam, spruce, etc are extremely sappy and sinewy and they can bind up your chainsaw, which can lead to kick back and possible injury.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nREMOVING A TREE<\/h2>\n
LOOK FOR OBSTACLES<\/h3>\n
LOOK AT YOUR TREE<\/h3>\n
HAVE TWO ROUTES FOR ESCAPE<\/h3>\n
UNDERCUT<\/h3>\n
BACKCUT<\/h3>\n