This booklet outlines the safe practices that have evolved in, and are endorsed by, the New Zealand logging industry.

Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS BOOKLET

SECTION ONE: TREE FELLING AND CROSSCUTTING

Preparing for Work
Know Your Limitations
Preparation for Felling
Preparing the Felling Site
Basic Felling Techniques
Felling Large Trees
Additional Techniques
Some Felling Hazards and Difficulties
Preparing for Crosscutting
Tips for Safe Trimming
Techniques for Crosscutting

SECTION TWO: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR EXPERIENCED PEOPLE

Felling Heavy Leaners
Trees with More than One Leader on Trunk
Winches and Wire Ropes
Back Pulling
Tree Driving
Working in Windthrow