Clear a Cutting Zone Even when you’re sure which way the tree is going to fall, you’re still not ready to fell it. Cut away any brush around the trunk and clear two escape routes on the “non ...

Follow the steps provided below to find out how to inspect the condition of the tree, plan the felling zone, and safely fell a tree with wedges. Step 1: Check whether it’s safe to cut down the tree.

Here’s how to safely remove a tree branch with a three-part cut. Cut 1: Make an undercut. This will prevent the branch from tearing bark off the trunk as it falls.

Zozobra's insurer wrote an email to event organizers July 1 essentially sealing the fate for a dozen trees at Fort Marcy park: "The underwriter has approved and bound the coverage under that condition ...

Training in the proper and safe use of such power equipment is critical. If it can take off a tree limb, it can easily remove human limbs too. Remember, have fun pruning, but “keep it safe.” ...