The Five Step Felling Plan: A Safe and Effective Way to Take Down a Tree with a Chainsaw

The Five Step Felling Plan is a safe and effective way to take down a tree with a chainsaw. An experienced saw user always has a plan and safety is a critical part of it. Nothing wastes time like a trip to the hospital. The five steps of the felling plan are:

Step 1. Identify height, hazards, and lean.
Step 2. Make sure you have the equipment needed.
Step 3. Plan and clear your escape route.
Step 4. Make the notch.
Step 5. Make a bore or back cut and use your escape route.

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