What's the correct method to take this hung tree down?

[Unframed Dave]

My normal method is somewhat messy and being a hobbyist, I'd like to get the opinions of those in the know. 

 

How would you tackle this? 

[htb]

Just now, Unframed Dave said:

And for the terminally stupid... 

 

Why not fell the supporting tree? 

Because the hung up one is above you for the moment, but wont be soon.....

[Will C]

Just now, Unframed Dave said:

Possibly a stupid question, but then it's never stopped me.... 

 

... Choke a sling? 

Pass it around the stem and then through its self, pull on the end you passed through - the harder you pull he tighter it will get. 
 

A slip knot i guess, I have always known it a choking it off.

[Lowestoft Firewood]

Where in Norfolk is it mate 

[Will C]

1 minute ago, htb said:

Because the hung up one is above you for the moment, but wont be soon.....

...... it will be in your head instead (possibly 😂)

[Unframed Dave]

6 minutes ago, Lowestoft Firewood said:

Where in Norfolk is it mate 

Near Fakenham. 

[Unframed Dave]

Thanks for all the help so far. 

[Lowestoft Firewood]

2 minutes ago, Unframed Dave said:

Near Fakenham. 

Sorry not over your way any time soon. Just don't mess around that's all. 

[Pete Mctree]

Pay a local forester a few beer tokens and learn. 

[spudulike]

oldwoodcutter is close to you, may be worth a call?

[difflock]

2 hours ago, Unframed Dave said:

My normal method is somewhat messy and being a hobbyist, I'd like to get the opinions of those in the know. 

 

How would you tackle this? 

I took down a few today that were similar, but Sitka, and fatter than my 16" bar.

As can be seen in the shot of the butt looking "up" the tree on the ground, that was the saw maxed out.

Apart from a chainsaw, a winch is also wile handy.

A hard hat can also be a good idea!

Specially if cutting away other leaning but supporting trees.

 

Edited February 11, 2021 by difflock