Tag: Tree Felling
Back-Cuts, Hinges & Control (Article 6)
This is the last in a series where I have been discussing a sequenced planning method to tree felling. When read in sequence, the articles combine to describe an effective tree felling planning process. It has been my intention...Technical Tree Falling – Faller Escape Routes, Understanding the 5-15-90 Rule (Article 4)
By Dwayne Neustaeter Having a clearly identified and prepared escape route is one of the most important parts of any felling plan. Statistics show that a well-planned and utilized escape plan has a significant impact on your personal safety. Accident...Technical Tree Felling – Assessing Lean (Article 3)
By Dwayne Neustaeter An important step of any falling plan (and one I believe that is often the most overlooked) is assessing the lean. In almost all cases whenever possible it is best to fell a tree in the...Technical Tree Felling – Evaluating Site, Height and Hazard (Article 2)
By Dwayne Neustaeter The first step in any work plan and especially a felling plan is evaluating site hazards, tree risk indicators and tree placement considerations such as tree height and felling site location and placement. When evaluating a site...