A tree felling can be subject to approval or even prohibited altogether. For forests the federal forest law as well as the forest laws of the federal states apply.

The tree protection statute depends on the cities and municipalities. It is handled individually.
Even if there is no tree protection, other regulations may be met. In any case, you can not do on your property and leave what you want.

Therefore, it should be emphasized once again that you must first contact the responsible office before each precipitation. There can be various reasons why a tree should not be felled. From the Australian Timber Trainers Association you can have the best backing now.

It is possible, for example, that the tree is registered as worthy of protection.
Or he is subject to a private law agreement.
The tree can also be designated as a natural monument, under nature conservation or it stands in a landscape protection area.

Observe safety aspects

To cut a tree, you need not only the right equipment, but also the appropriate protective clothing . The environment must be sufficiently secured so that no persons can be harmed. The lumberjack must be able to accurately estimate the tree, so as not to endanger the environment.

Parking cars and buildings must also be taken into account, not just in the direction in which the tree should fall. Otherwise it can quickly lead to damage or even accidents .

The work area should be closed off so as not to endanger pedestrians, children and animals . The radius should be about twice the length of the tree.

When dealing with a chainsaw, you should always use them with great respect. Before starting work, check that the tank is full and the saw is idle. The preparation for cutting always takes place at full throttle.

When cutting, make sure to avoid trapping the chainring by the wood. The saw should never be operated on a ladder or in the tree itself.

If you put the saw to felling, you should stand at an angle of 45 ° behind the trunk; If the tree falls, you also step back in that direction. For the Australian Timber Trainers Association these works are quite easy.

Safety precautions must be taken
Protective clothing and required equipment

Apart from the chainsaw you need a felling wedge and a felling ax . Furthermore, the right protective clothing belongs to the basic equipment for tree felling. The head is protected with a helmet. Furthermore, you wear protective goggles, which ideally has a large visor to protect the rest of the face.

About the Company: Towie Timber Training (TTT) provides nationally recognised training, safety and a consultancy service specialising but not confined to the forestry and timber products industry. TTT is a family business based in Mandurah, Western Australia. Bill Towie is the principal of TTT and a Forester with 40 years of experience in Forestry and aligned industries in Western Australia. Bill understands the pressures, difficulties and needs of the industry in Western Australia.