After creating the notch, you are now ready for the final felling cut. This is the most critical part of tree felling and where things could go wrong. Take extra care and be sure to get ready for your escape. Move to the opposite side of the notch and saw into the tree at the same height as your notch. Cut just deep enough to insert your felling wedges and do not remove your chainsaw from the cut. Leave it running don't forget to lock the chain brake. Then, with a mallet or hammer, pound in the felling wedges, just behind your chainsaw blade. Continue cutting into the tree horizontally until you feel the tree start to fall forward. Once you've cut through all but about 10 percent of the tree's diameter, pull out your chainsaw, set the chain brake, and retreat to one of your escape routes until you've moved about 15 feet away from the falling tree. Never turn your back on the falling tree, keep it within sight to anticipate its fall.

If you follow these tree felling tips, your tree should be safely on the ground, without causing any damages or serious physical injuries. Consult your trusted professional arborist for more tips on felling trees, different types of tree felling cuts and techniques you can use. They can also guide you through your felling plan and give you other helpful information on how to cut a tall tree by yourself to make this daunting task a lot easier. And, for the best results, enlist them to do the job for you. Remember that saving a few extra bucks by doing it yourself could do more damage than good if you are not fully aware of its dangers and the proper felling methods and tools to use.