This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
woodland care.
This
project will be dropping a 6” to 8” dead standing tree with hand tools (bow saw, cross cut saw, axe, etc). Larger is ok if it makes sense for your woodland plans.
Harvested dead
trees are a great material for log structures, log furniture,
firewood,
hugelkultur and hundreds of other projects!
Dead trees are usually less structurally sound than live trees, so use extra caution.
This
video goes over a lot of the safety precautions and a demonstration of felling a tree with a bow saw.
Be safe when using hand tools and felling trees, be aware of your surroundings and the falling tree and above
canopy, work at your own risk, and enjoy cutting stuff!
To get certified for this BB, post pictures or video (less than 2 min) of the following:
- Your chosen tree to cut
- Action shot about half way through felling the tree showing your wedge/notch cut completed
- Fallen tree
- Measurement across the stump showing the diameter