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Hinge-cutting Trees

All about hinge-cutting trees to improve habitat...

Hinging is one of the quickest and best habitat improvement projects...

As always, detailed information on hinge-cutting can be found at this link: Hinge Cuts.

Hinge-Cutting Trees

Of all the habitat improvements a landowner can make, hinging cull trees (trees that are an undesirable species) is perhaps the single most effective improvement. It requires virtually no expense other than a chainsaw and some time. The term “hinge cut” refers to cutting partially through a small tree so that it can be tipped over, yet remains alive. Doing so can create hiding places where deer will bed as well as feed on the browse from the downed tree top and shoots sent up from the stump. These downed trees also can be strategically cut to funnel deer past a stand.

A great example of a hinge-cut...

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