More
people are killed while felling trees than during any other logging activity.
These accidents CAN be avoided!
To "fell a
tree" means more than just cutting it down. Felling means to cut the tree in
such a way that it falls in the desired direction and results in the least damage to the
tree.
To safely fell
any one tree, you must
Eliminate or minimize exposure to potential hazards
found in the tree and in the surrounding area