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When felling a tree, what is the role of the 'Hinge' of uncut wood left between the notch and the back cut?

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 Correct IncorrectThe hinge acts as a mechanical pivot steering the tree in the intended felling direction while preventing it from twisting off the stump prematurely.

When felling a tree, what is the role of the 'Hinge' of uncut wood left between the notch and the back cut?

• It acts as a steering pivot guiding the tree safely along the planned fall path
• It makes the trunk easy to split with an axe
• It allows the tree to balance upright forever
• It collects sap from the center rings