Execute Directional Undercut

What happens here

On the side of the tree facing the desired direction of fall, make a horizontal cut (the 'face cut' or 'undercut') approximately one-third of the way into the trunk. Next, make a slanting cut from above, meeting the end of the horizontal cut to create a wedge-shaped notch. This undercut creates a crucial hinge of wood that will guide the tree's fall, preventing it from splitting or falling unexpectedly.

Goal: Establish the hinge and intended felling direction for the tree.