Log Falling and Bucking

At a glance..

Falling a tree requires a great deal more consideration than merely bringing it to the ground. Learn more about log falling and bucking here.

The details..

"Falling a tree requires a great deal more consideration than merely bringing it to the ground." This quote sums up Log Falling perfectly. The book covers every aspect of safe and efficient log falling in detail, ensuring that readers can approach this task with confidence. It provides guidance on determining the safest way to fall each tree while considering its subsequent bucking, knowledge of your position relative to other workers or equipment in the area, clearing brush around the tree being felled for safety purposes among others.

The book also delves into considerations at the base of the tree such as creating an undercut which should be complete and cleaned out before appropriate measures are taken to control how far down it falls. Additionally, there's information about proper sawing techniques when side notching so as not to saw off corners accidentally; enough holding wood must always remain after cutting so that control over where it falls is maintained no matter how heavy its lean may be.

There are guidelines provided for situations where you need to fall against a lean due either avoiding unnecessary breakage or placing timber in favourable positions for bucking without endangering adjacent standing trees. In extreme cold weather conditions frozen wood becomes brittle hence undependable as holding wood thus requiring additional precautions during logging operations.

Finally, "Dutchman"- unintentional closing of two cuts forming an undercut leading logs away from their intended direction -is explained along with intentional use by experienced loggers who understand risks involved but still opt for this technique when all else fails.The author cautions against using Dutchman even intentionally because lack of control could ensue.