You’ll need rope to secure the tree to your four-wheel-drive vehicle (these are mostly dirt roads) and a tape measure, too, as your trunk can’t be more than six inches in diameter at its base, which ...

Curious about how rope tricks can make tree cutting more efficient? This video reveals 5 clever rope techniques that skilled workers use while cutting trees. From securing branches to controlling ...

Some hardware stores near or on the way to forest-cutting areas may offer rentals. Once the tree is cut down, you’ll need strong rope or nylon ratchet strips to attach it to the roof of a car.

Keep in mind, that cut trees are for personal use only and may not be resold. Once the logistics are taken care of, the most important thing is to be careful, slow down, enjoy being in nature with ...

In the movie, "Elf," Buddy's decision to cut down a tree in Central Park to decorate his dad's New York City apartment was definitely illegal. But there is a way to cut down a tree on public ...

If $10, some elbow grease and a willingness to explore sound like the right price for a Christmas tree, you might want to head straight to one of the national forests within driving distance of ...

For only $5, families across Washington can cut their own Christmas tree from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Cutting down a tree is one of those jobs that seems simple until you’re standing at the base of a 40-foot oak with a rope, a chainsaw and no idea ...