What are the types of felling?

• A. manual, mechanized
• B. selective, universal
• C. seasonal, permanent
• D. static, dynamic

Answer: (A)

Felling types refer to how trees are cut down. The two main categories are manual felling and mechanized felling. Manual felling uses hand tools or small portable power tools, relying on people to cut and lay the tree on the ground. This method is flexible and safer in rough terrain, small or irregular stands, and areas where heavy equipment can’t easily access, but it tends to be slower and more labor-intensive. Mechanized felling employs machines like harvesters and feller-bunchers to cut and often process or move logs, which greatly increases productivity and is well-suited to large, uniform stands with good access. However, it requires appropriate equipment and can cause more soil and site disturbance if not managed carefully.

Other options describe when to harvest or the nature of the stand (selection vs universal, seasonal vs permanent, static vs dynamic) rather than how the tree is cut, so they don’t fit as the method of felling.