Patent ID: 7891390

Claim:
A method for felling a tree, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a tree pusher which includes a base, a hook mounted on the base, a detachable head for engaging the tree, and a body connecting the base to the head of the tree pusher, the detachable head being constructed and arranged to detach itself from the body of the tree pusher and remain attached to trunk of the tree as the tree falls; (b) connecting the base of the tree pusher to trunk of the tree by attaching a chain to the hook and to the trunk of the tree; (c) cutting a V-shaped notch in the trunk of the tree on side of the tree farther from the tree pusher, and above point of attachment of the chain to the trunk, thereby preparing the tree for felling, and reinforcing action of the tree pusher in causing the tree to fall in chosen and desired direction; and (d) urging the tree pusher against the tree, to attach the head to the trunk of the tree above the V-shaped notch, and to cause the tree to fall.