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11.7 Cutting down
DETERMINING DIRECTION OF FALL AND ESCAPE PATH
1. Determine direction of fall so that the area in which the tree falls is clear.
2. Observe the following points when planning escape path (B):
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Escape path (B) at an angle of 45° to direction of fall (A).
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No obstacles on the escape path (B).
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The top of the tree can be observed.
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If the escape path (B) is on a slope, it must be parallel to the slope.
PREPARING WORK AREA AT BASE OF TREE
1. Remove obstacles from work area at tree base.
2. Remove growth from tree base.
3. If the tree has large, healthy buttress roots: Make vertical cut first and then a horizontal cut, and remove
the resulting piece.
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