heated work space
I didn't say you could do this.
But if you're in an area where there couldn't be a wildland fire right now, snow is over a foot in depth and you have permission for a warming fire. Perhaps that warming fire could be made where it encouraged a tree to go over. Some might even copy Burt’s technique.
Again, there is no reason for anyone to actually do this other than on a fire.
Maybe an area 2 tree lengths is secured and you are ready for it to take a day longer to burn through than you planned. Plus you have thought this out and are ready for suppression action if it gets into the roots and lingers there for a month or more. If it dries out you know who prevents forest fires. It is not Only Me. It is ONLY YOU !
Do you have the discipline to not go up to the base and start cutting again after it has burned for awhile and is at its peak danger?
As a pro arborist, did you set up a rope/cable beforehand to encourage its fall, both directionally some and time wise?
Of course, if any fire gets away and does any damage or a local fire department is called and puts it out. You pay the fees for your actions.
Accountability.