Q&A for How to Fell a Tree

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

$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.

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

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.