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Fire-damaged or decayed
trees can be too hazardous
for sawyers to fell with a saw.
Lone hazard trees or a group
of hazard trees can be removed
safely with explosives, even in
the wilderness. The tech tip "Felling Hazard Trees With
Explosives" (0867–2325–MTDC) describes this safe,
cost-effective, and efficient
alternative to sawing.
Certified blasters with a "Hazard Trees" endorsement work throughout the Forest Service. Line officers and project planners should consider using explosives if doing so will help get the job done more safely.
For more information about felling hazard trees with explosives, contact Bob Beckley, project leader (phone: 406-329-3996; e-mail: rbeckley@fs.fed.us).
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