How I Mastered Felling a Tree with a Single Cut

How Different Undercuts Affect the Tree Faling

Lets talk…directional felling, so to start we will be focusing on a crucial element: the notch. While every part of directional felling is important, the initial cut - the notch - is particularly vital. Traditional 45-degree notches can present challenges when the back cut meets the notch, causing the hinge to break and resulting in a 45-degree angled fall. While this may work in forested areas, accuracy is key in confined spaces like between buildings. For instance, when dropping a 120-foot pin