Clear two paths at 45-degree angles away from the fall line.
The strip of uncut wood between the notch and the back cut is the . It should be about 10% of the tree's diameter.
Insert felling wedges into the back cut to prevent the tree from sitting back and pinching your saw. “Nuts & Bolts” of Tree Felling
Any nearby (Houses, power lines, or slope)
I can then provide specific techniques like "bore cutting" or "tapered hinging" for your situation. Clear two paths at 45-degree angles away from the fall line
Start on the opposite side of the tree, 1–2 inches above the notch floor. Cut horizontally toward the notch. Do not cut all the way through to the notch. 3. The Hinge (The Most Critical Part)
Keep your eyes on the tree until it is flat on the ground. Insert felling wedges into the back cut to
Look up for "widowmakers" (loose branches that may fall).