stumps

[visor]

I was up in the brush chasing bucks around today and noticed some stumps that appeared to be undercut on three sides. These stumps weren't all that big maybe 24". what is the purpose for the two side undercuts? These were second growth firs in the coast range here in Oregon.

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

could be compensating for tree weight/lean, preventing barber chair.