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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
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Normally, it's illegal to chop down a tree in a national forest. This month, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is all for it—provided you get yourself a Forest Service-issued permit first.
A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...