So, I cut for firewood and to clear some more room for my yard around the house. The only thing in the way for felling any tree in my yard is my house or other trees. Trees here in Ct are skinny and tall, last tree I cut was 70 foot tall maple that was only about 16 inches diameter 5 feet up from ground and If went severely wrong (hinge broke and 1/2 inch guy line 2/3 of way up tree also broke) only some skinny canopy branches could have scratched my siding. Now, as I get better with hinges, wedges, guy lines and the rope winch(which I haven't needed yet, boy I love those wedges), I may grab a few trees a little closer to the house.
Question: Is it common practice for the pros, if there are no obstructions opposite the house for a clear fall, to fell trees of size lets say 20" healthy oak 70 ft high and max 5 degree lean, instead of climbing them? Just wondering if my dream of tackling some of these more "fun" trees is foolish even for a pro faller.
Btw I hope no one is offended at my DIY ambition with these decent size trees since I am not a pro.
Question: Is it common practice for the pros, if there are no obstructions opposite the house for a clear fall, to fell trees of size lets say 20" healthy oak 70 ft high and max 5 degree lean, instead of climbing them? Just wondering if my dream of tackling some of these more "fun" trees is foolish even for a pro faller.
Btw I hope no one is offended at my DIY ambition with these decent size trees since I am not a pro.