To Fell a Tree by Jeff Jepson is a complete guide to successful tree felling and woodcutting methods. It was written for the professional tree cutter as well as the weekend woodcutter and is loaded with practical information that is essential whether it's in the forest or the backyard. With step-by-step methods and more than 200 illustrations and topics that include preparations before the work begins, felling a tree using a three-step procedure, felling difficult trees, and limbing and bucking the tree. You will also learn: potential work hazards, chainsaw safety, personal protective equipment, protecting people and property, making a proper notch and back cut, felling storm-damaged trees, moving limbs and logs as well as methods for splitting and stacking wood.