When the tree starts to fall, the hinge will help guide the tree to fall in the desired direction. Plan the Notch You’re going to be cutting a notch on the “fall” side of the trunk.

Hinge cutting is simply cutting halfway through a tree and allowing the top to fall over. The top creates instant cover but does not die, so it continues to produce leaves and vertical shoots.

“You’re cutting a tree and tipping it while allowing it to stay connected and remain alive,” Ross says. “Since that’s the objective, you should pick a tree that is more likely to hinge well, allowing ...

Hinge-cutting trees benefits wildlife. March 22, 2016 at 1:00 a.m. by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION. Leaving things half-done often yields lackluster results, but in the case of hinge cuts, an ...