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Is there any method to reduce the sound boom when the tree falls down?

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No. In general, the chainsaw will be louder than the sound of the tree falling, though.

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If someone else asks me to cut down a tree, do I have to get a permit?

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This varies based on your location. Check this website for more information: http://www.treeremoval.com/tree-removal-regulations-by-state/#.V7o-nvkrLIU

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Should I have a friend climb into the tree to pull it away from the house if it falls the wrong way?

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No, no one should be near the tree when it's going to fall except the cutter. As soon as it begins to fall, the cutter should leave too.

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Can I use a closer tree to brace the fall of the tree I am cutting?

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That might cause the closer tree to tip over as well, so, unless you're sure the tree is stable, it's probably not the best idea.

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How do I prevent saplings from emerging organically after cutting down a tree?

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There are three ways. You can remove the stump with either an ax and shovel or a mechanical stump grinder (you can often rent a stump grinder at your local tool rental spot or employ a tree service to do it). Or you can simply bury it by covering the stump with soil and mulch at least 6 inches thick, then plant flowers or grasses to hide the mound. You could also poison it by drilling a bunch of holes in the stump and filling them with either salt or glyphosphate (RoundUp).

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Can I use a long rope attached high up on the trunk and pull lightly with a truck to help determine the angle of the fall?

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I have many times, and it always worked. Make sure the rope has sufficient length so the tree won't fall on your truck.

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How do I charge a client to fell a tree?

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$10.00 per inch in diameter of the tree in open rural areas. If the job is within 35 miles of a city with more than100,000 population, then charge $10.00 per inch of circumference of the tree.

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Can you chop a tree down?

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Yes, but it's hard work (especially in the case of a large tree).

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I saw animals in a tree. Can you chop a tree down?

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Sometimes not because there might be some animals that might be there like a bird or a squirrel that could die when the tree is chopped. Please seek local wildlife conservation authorities or organizations for removal of any animals that are found, before cutting the tree.

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