Posted: March 14, 2025 | Last updated: March 14, 2025 The tree felling process is executed flawlessly by a skilled lumberjack, who knows how to handle trees of all sizes.

If you’re felling a tree that’s more than 18 in. in diameter, go ahead and make your notch cut and begin the felling cut. Stop cutting as soon as you’ve penetrated far enough to pound wedges ...

Follow the steps provided below to find out how to inspect the condition of the tree, plan the felling zone, and safely fell a tree with wedges. Step 1: Check whether it’s safe to cut down the tree.