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Saw off thick branches in stages - step-by-step instructions

Not paying attention to one time cutting trees and it happened. The big branch that you actually have saw off wanted breaks off with a long piece of healthy bark. Diseases and pests now have an easy time on the wounded tree. It doesn't have to come to that. By sawing off a thick branch in stages, you are in control of what is happening. The following guide explains step by step how to do it right:

Saw the branch

• Measure the interface: one to two hand's widths from the trunk
• Position the saw: on the underside of the branch
• Sawing: saw the branch up to the middle
• Pull the saw blade out of the branch

Saw off the branch

• Measure the second interface: 10 cm away from the cut (right or left)
• Position the saw: on the top of the branch with the leading hand
• Support: support the branch with the other hand
• Sawing: saw until the branch breaks off

The branch breaks off cleanly because leverage is at work in this process. A small branch stump remains, to which you dedicate yourself in the next step. The stub should not be left standing because it rots and serves as a gateway for pathogenic agents.

Cut off stub on astring

At the transition from the stump to the Tree trunk a bulging thickening can be seen. That's the Astring with valuable cell material for wound healing. If you saw off the stump, the Astring not get hurt. Position the saw a short distance from the astring. Cut off the rest of the old branch from above and in one go.

Wound treatment

Please smooth the frayed cut with a hip or a sharp, disinfected knife. Further wound healing measures are not required. Classic wound closure agents have had their day. Instead, trust in the self-healing powers of the tree.