Felling trees is dangerous. Accidents abound when chainsaws and falling timber combine. The five step tree felling plan is a safe and effective way to take down a tree with a chainsaw. Rigorous application of this method will help the saw operator identify and mitigate hazards while dropping the tree as planned.
Status and Revision History
Published on Dec 03, 2020
Faculty
Ellen M. Bauske
Senior Public Service Associate,
Plant Pathology
Heather Kolich
County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent,
Northwest District
Rolando Orellana
Urban Water Management Agent,
Northwest District
Alfredo Martinez
Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist-Turfgrass, Small Grains, Non-Legume Forages,
Plant Pathology