Do Beavers Know Which Way A Tree Will Fall? A 10-year study reveals the answer. Beavers in Montana gnaw into a tree in ways that will likely make it fall to the edge of a nearby lake. Depth, height and position of the cuts on the trunk—as well as hill slope and the beaver’s posture—all
What Is A Humboldt Notch? The Humboldt notch is another common notch when cutting trees. In this notch, the top cut is made horizontally, while the base goes in at an upward point. In this type of notch, the kickback over the stump may be bigger, so it is not perfect for inclining trees. What
How Often Do Trees Fall On Houses? Though all trees are vulnerable to high winds, experts say some varieties are at greater risk of failure, including Bradford pears, cedar, balsam fir, white spruce, several varieties of pines, sometimes hemlocks, and older water oaks and willow oaks, especially in areas where the soil has been modified