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How common are chainsaw injuries?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36,000 people are injured by chainsaws annually. Medical costs for chainsaw injuries based on these facts amount to about 350 million dollars per year.
How long does it take to cut down a tree with a chainsaw?
Generally, they will remove branches and boughs before cutting the trunk. Certified arborists can predict where the tree will fall, and therefore ensure everyone’s safety. It can take a couple of hours to half a day, or even an entire day, depending on the factors mentioned above.
Why trees should not be cut down?
Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the sun’s rays during the day and retains heat at night. That disruption leads to more extreme temperature swings that can be harmful to plants and animals.
How long does it take to cut a huge tree down?
How do you cut a tree with a chainsaw?
The cutting procedure for felling a tree with chainsaw begins with a “hinge cut,” which is a roughly 90-degree cut (30 degrees at the bottom and 60 degrees at the top) made into the side of the tree in the direction you want it to fall. The rule of thumb is to cut it to a depth of anywhere between 1/5th and 1/3rd the diameter of the tree.
Where were the first trees cut down in Surrey?
In a joint statement, Surrey police and Elmbridge borough council said a number of trees were first cut down by chainsaw around the Cowey Sale area of Walton-on-Thames on 28 March.
How many escape routes should you clear when cutting down trees?
Clear escape routes – when using a chainsaw to cut down trees, there is no choice but to be underneath the tree until pretty much the last possible second. This makes clearing at least two escape routes absolutely essential. Ideally, they would be at least a 45-degree angle from the “drop zone” and each other.
Is there a maniac going around Weybridge chopping down trees?
“As you all know, there’s a maniac going around Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames and Cobham, chopping down trees, ruining the environment, ecosystems, habitats and making everyone upset,” said a message on the Facebook group. The first reports of the fellings were made on 28 March.