SAW SHOP 14
FMIC SUMMER 2021
OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS,
MANUAL FELLING PROCESS
BREAKING DOWN THE
EXAMPLE OF THREE COMMON NOTCH PATTERNS Top: Humbolt Undercut Middle: Conventional Face Cut Bottom: Open Face Notch
I have written several articles dealing with the manual felling process. Manual felling is the most significant risk in our industry. Twenty-five years later, mechanical felling has increased dramatically. We now have equipment that can harvest timber on steep terrain or in the wet areas of a swamp. Our industry has done a great job of trying to reduce risk and exposure by using mechanical means. With that being said, there are still situations that require timber to be felled with a power saw. So, we still have significant risk present on some days. Several articles over the years have dealt with the 5-part felling plan and I thought I would cover it again. By Bryan Wagner Chainsaw & Logging Safety Trainer, FMIC
