The Art of Felling Timber (Book) by Roy W. Hauser
The Art of Felling Timber by Roy W. Hauser is a study guide for experienced timber fellers and their spotting partners. It emphasizes teamwork, communication, and the judgment required when assessing difficult or fire-weakened trees.
TOPICS COVERED
- Communication between the feller and spotter
- Team decision-making and hazard assessment
- Considerations for dangerous and fire-weakened timber
- Recognizing when to leave a hazardous tree rather than proceed
BOOK DETAILS
| DETAIL | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Title | The Art of Felling Timber |
| Author | Roy W. Hauser |
| Format | Softcover; spiral binding shown |
| Page count | 281 pages (listed edition) |
| SKU | 60003 |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roy Hauser’s background includes hazardous timber felling, logging, and wildland fire work. He served as saw boss for the Zig Zag Interagency Hotshot crew and contributed to the fire-weakened timber segment of the 1992 S-212 chainsaw course.
READER & EDITION INFORMATION
This guide is intended for readers with existing tree-felling knowledge and complements practical training. It is not a beginner chainsaw manual or a substitute for qualified instruction.
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