Plan the Tree Felling

What happens here

The presenter identifies the target tree, a dead hickory that is approximately 55-60 feet tall and 72 inches in circumference. He explains that hickory is excellent for firewood but not for milling. The felling direction is planned towards the open pasture, leveraging the wind direction to assist the fall. He emphasizes preparing an escape route and cutting the tree higher up to avoid bending over, which saves effort, and also to prevent damaging the chainsaw chain on hidden rocks near the base. The plan is to create a directional notch and then a back cut to control the tree's fall.

Goal: Safely plan the felling of the tree, considering its size, condition, and surroundings.