Logging Slide Presentation
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Trees leaning the wrong way
Most trees will fall on the branch heavy side or in the
direction of their lean; some trees can be encouraged to fall to the right or
left or their lean, the extent varying with every tree.
Two techniques can be used to control the direction of fall; they can be used
individually or together.
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1. The notch must be made in the desired direction of fall;
by varying the thickness of the hinge on one side and cornering the lighter
side, you change the direction of fall.
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2. The notch is made in the desired direction of fall, a
hinge is left and a corner cut (No. 1); a wedge is hammered into the back cut
or a felling bar is used, forcing the tree to fall in the desired direction.
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