Yep....otherwise it would be too big to fit in the house. Here are some wise Instructions on how to cut the tree:
When you cut a tree you need to watch out. Cutting down a tree is not an easy decision to make but often necessary for safety reasons including interference with power lines, dead wood and other hazards. Felling a large tree is quite dangerous if not done correctly.
Go to base of tree, look for signs of root instability including: cow pie fungus, other uprooted trees, roots near a river or lake.
Hug the tree and look up it, further assessing the lean.
Hit the tree with your falling axe to determine the soundness of the wood. Sharp 'thonks' or cracks indicate live wood, while dead wood sounds hollow, or muted. Sound at several spots all around the tree and at different heights.
http://www.wikihow.com/Fell-a-Tree
Last edited by chloe; 12-20-2009 at 08:19 AM.