monsterpoodle
New Member
I have this tree that died about a year ago. The tree is maybe 75' and is a single tree that splits into a V. My question is which is safer:
1. Make one cut near the bottom
Or
2. Cut each independent split (2 cuts)
I want to do option 1, but am worried that since the tree is dead, it could split on me. Option 2 worries me in that I'm not sure what happens when half the mass is off the base.
Also, it's hard to tell from the pics, but the tree is on a 20 to 30 degree slope.
I'm for sure a novice, but have felled about 20 trees successfully. I'm using a Stihl MS391 with a 20" bar.
One last question. What is the recommended cut strategy for this situation?
I try my best to be super safe, so thanks in advance for the help!
1. Make one cut near the bottom
Or
2. Cut each independent split (2 cuts)
I want to do option 1, but am worried that since the tree is dead, it could split on me. Option 2 worries me in that I'm not sure what happens when half the mass is off the base.
Also, it's hard to tell from the pics, but the tree is on a 20 to 30 degree slope.
I'm for sure a novice, but have felled about 20 trees successfully. I'm using a Stihl MS391 with a 20" bar.
One last question. What is the recommended cut strategy for this situation?
I try my best to be super safe, so thanks in advance for the help!
