How To Fell A Tree With Pictures

You can purchase all of this safety gear online or at a hardware store.

If there are a lot of structures around the tree, consider hiring professionals rather than doing it yourself. Cutting down a tree so that it falls into another tree could start a potentially dangerous domino effect.

To control the fall path, you’ll cut a notch in the side of the tree that you want it to fall on. Before you cut the tree down, remove the side branches. [7] X Expert Source Mike GarciaLicensed Landscape Contractor Expert Interview. 20 November 2020.

Hold onto the handle tightly with both hands so you have full control over the chainsaw.

This will weaken the tree but won’t cause it to fall over.

This may be easier to do with a 2-handled saw and a helper. Hold the saw with 2 hands.