Deciding to remove a tree is not a small decision. Unhealthy or dying trees should be removed for aesthetic and safety purposes. However, in some circumstances, living and healthy trees should be removed because they might be interfering with other trees, roads, utility wires, or other manmade objects...
Deciding to remove a tree is not a small decision. Unhealthy or dying trees should be removed for aesthetic and safety purposes. However, in some circumstances, living and healthy trees should be removed because they might be interfering with other trees, roads, utility wires, or other manmade objects. Make sure that your decision is the right one because it will take decades for the tree to be replaced once the tree removal is completed.
This guide will help you remove trees on your own within a reasonable diameter and height. The maximum diameter and height are ten inches and twenty feet respectively. Additionally, the trees must be leveled on a straight sloped ground. In cases of shore properties or bluff properties where the tree system of roots is different from the others, the tree removal process may be quite different.
Keep in mind that when you decide to remove a tree, you might affect areas other than your property. If the tree is near another property line, the removal of it can cause disputes and even lead to a legal dispute. If this is your case, communicate with all parties that are going to be involved in the process before taking any action.
Below are steps that should be taken to remove a tree of reasonable size:
-Check the areas around the tree for obstacles or objects that might cause a problem. These objects include other trees, fences, utility wires, fancy gardens that you do not want to be harmed, automobiles, etc.
-Stand back and revolve yourself around the tree. Try to detect which way the tree is leaning. No tree is perfectly straight upward. The best fall would be the angle at which it is leaning. Check and remove any hazards in the tree such as long branches. Check the health of the tree; if the trunk is unhealthy and there is a wound, it would mean that the center of the tree is not stable. In such a case, the direction of the fall might not be the way you want it to be. Thus, professionals are recommended for this situation.
-Create escape routes that will be used if the tree is falling on a line different from the one it was supposed to be falling.
-Cut the tree by using a chainsaw or hand saw, depending on the size of the tree. You can either use back cut or undercut processes to cut the tree. After noticing that the tree is falling, turn off the chainsaw and move through the escape routes.
-Cut all the branches of the tree.
-Dig and remove the stump of the tree from the ground.
Removing a tree is not as hard as many people think, but it involves certain hazards and precautions must be taken to avoid any injuries. If you are unsure about the process and not confident you can pull it off, it is best to call in a professional. In the case of larger trees, there are even more potential dangers and a reputable tree services company is definitely recommended.
