{"id":909,"date":"2019-02-20T18:33:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T18:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/?p=909"},"modified":"2019-02-20T18:33:19","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T18:33:19","slug":"5-steps-to-felling-a-small-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/5-steps-to-felling-a-small-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Felling a Small Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a small tree on your property that needs to be removed, be sure you fully consider all of the risks before taking on the project yourself. Continue below to learn what you will need to do to remove a small tree on your own.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What You Will Need<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Tree felling for small to moderate trees will not likely\nrequire the extensive tools and materials used for a larger-scale job. All you\nneed are some safety goggles, work gloves, and a medium-weighted axe. For\nhardwoods, like oak, go with a rounded axe; for softer woods, like birch or\npine, use a wedge axe. Additionally, it would be wise to equip yourself with\nsteel-toed boots and long pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fell a Small Tree in 5 Steps<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Before getting started, check your town\u2019s rules and\nregulations governing tree felling. Some cities do not allow do-it-yourself\ntree removal under certain scopes and conditions. Also, be sure to have a plan\nto reuse the wood in some way; trees are one of the most valuable and important\nelements on the planet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Examine the tree to decide which way it will fall. If the\nwind is strong from one side, or the tree is leaning, go with that direction.\nIf the tree is along a slope, it should fall downhill. If there are no factors\nto help your decision, choose a direction that is clear of all other obstacles\nand allows you to have a safe distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Make your first cut. Ensuring that the radius of the tree is\nnot in the way of your gear, use your axe to cut a \u201cV-shaped” notch in the\ntree, about waist-high, on the side that it will fall. Make your notch about\n1\/3rd<\/sup> of the way into the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Go to the opposite side of the tree and make another notch,\nabout 1 foot above the other one. Just like your other notch, make it about 1\/3rd<\/sup>\nof the way into the trunk. Now you are ready to close the gap between the two\nnotches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The tree is ready to fall. Being very careful, and having an\nescape routine in mind, take a few moderate swings to the first notch. As the\ntree begins to fall, get out of the way quickly, watching out for breaking\nbranches and limbs; and don\u2019t forget to yell, \u201cTIMBER!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Use your axe, or a saw if you have it, to cut off the major limbs of the tree. Toss the foliage and twig scrap into a designated yard work receptacle. Then cut the trunk of the tree into 1 to 2 foot segments, and put store them all away for fire pit and fireplace usage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call 317-537-9770<\/strong> when you need professional tree removal in Noblesville, Indiana<\/a>. We are highly trained and experienced tree care technicians that offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services at the most competitive prices in town. Whether you need routine tree service or major tree work, we are the professionals to trust for outstanding results in a convenient time frame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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