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Nov 30, The easiest choice is to fell the tree in the direction it would naturally fall due to slope, overhang and wind direction. Felling in another direction requires a special technique, more effort, and is sometimes just impossible. Dec 07, Certified arborist Mark Chisholm provides helpful and important safety tips for professionals on how to fell a stumpcutter.bar all the Pro Tips videos here: http.

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Mar 01, Plan where you want the tree to fall. Take a look at your surroundings and decide which way you want the tree to fall.

You can control the direction your tree falls by cutting your first notch on the side of the tree that faces the direction you want the tree to fall. Use common sense when planning where you want your tree to stumpcutter.barted Reading Time: 6 mins.