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While the perceived risk of death by falling trees (a part of the "tree risk" complex) is influenced by media and often hyped (the objective risk has been reported to be close to 1 : 10.000.000, almost as low as death by lightning), [6] singular events have encouraged a "proactive" stance so that even lightly damaged trees are likely to be removed in urban and public traffic surroundings. [3]
The undercut or notch cut is the guiding or aiming slot for the tree and is a V-shaped notch placed on the side of the tree in the direction of intended fall. [4] The back cut or felling cut is made on the opposite side of the tree of the undercut and is cut through the base of the tree severing the “hinge” holding the tree up. [4]
Urban forestry can be an important tool for stormwater management as trees intercept rainwater in the canopy, and can slow down, filter and pump water back into the atmosphere via their roots. [7] [8] Other benefits include noise control, traffic control, and glare and reflection control. [9]
The authority added that every tree removed would be replaced with a minimum of five new, smaller trees. Ash dieback was first officially recorded in the UK in 2012, the council said.
Maintaining proper posture while felling is also important, i.e., kneeling or squatting instead of stooping or bending over with straight legs. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The use of improper felling techniques is dangerous, but may also reduce productivity and log supply, leading to increases in production costs in forestry and logging felling applications.
The forest is a natural system that can supply different products and services. Forests supply water, mitigate climate change, provide habitats for wildlife including many pollinators which are essential for sustainable food production, provide timber and fuelwood, serve as a source of non-wood forest products including food and medicine, and contribute to rural livelihoods.
Some residents and a local council are locking horns over a plan to knock down woodland.
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