re: Dead Tree to be Cut Down: More of a PITA?

OK I would approach like this

Get a rope as high as possible in the tree. (try casting over a limb with a rod the pulling rope up)

Take a pretty good sized wedge out of the tree on the side you wish it to fall towards.

Start your cut directly behind your path of intended travel stopping @2 inches from wedge cut out. Try to cut as evenly and strait as possible

Insert steel wedge into cut and strike with hammer repeatedly whilst someone else pulls on rope in direction of desired travel.

Tree SHOULD lay down exactly where directed. You will need two people, one saw, one wedge, 150ft of rope, 15 min., and at least 36 beers to get your nerve up.


Have fun

To the OP- I'd hire someone. If the tree is already dead, it could be rotten in the center and you don't know what side holds the most of the outer cambium layer that isn't rotten or has been eaten by termites or ants. If you were comfortable and have done this before (your post doesn't indicate that), I'd say go for it with a rope. Little known fact, if you get the rope to the canopy, a 4 wheeler/quad can easily pull it down. That being said, you saying you are going to call someone in the morning is a smart move.

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Yeah, the fact that it is dead is the kicker. I guess the pic doesn't show it, but it has no limbs.

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You don't really need an intact limb, just enough to hang the rope on while you pull it up. Form loop around trunk itself.


This might be a bit outside your wheelhouse, if so just hire someone. Should run you about 300-500 bucks for the time with no debris removal. The cost being more related to liability than labor. Not sure on your exact area but this should be close.

Yep, that's my concern. Can't get a vehicles close to it. It's not really a clear area as the ground drops off a good bit and is a natural swale for the subdivision. I've used a chainsaw a bit, but since every limb that has fallen has been dead, I assume most of the tree is pretty dead.

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