How long does it take to make Cut Down an Old-Growth Redwood (Historical)?

Cut Down an Old-Growth Redwood (Historical) takes 14 days — from start to finish across 4 stages.

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Timeline Overview

Total Duration

2 weeks

Stages

4

Category

Nature & Growth

In the 1800s, two men with a crosscut saw took 1-2 weeks to fell a single old-growth redwood. Modern chainsaws can do it in hours, but old-growth logging is now banned.

Stages

Undercut (Notch) 3 days

Cut a wedge on the fall side — could take days on a 20-foot diameter trunk

Back Cut 1 week

Saw through from the opposite side — the longest phase

Felling 1 day

Wedges driven in, tree falls — ground shakes for miles

Bucking (Cutting into logs) 3 days

Cutting the fallen trunk into transportable sections

For perspective...

That's about 2 weeks. Start today and you'd be done by May 22.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cut Down an Old-Growth Redwood (Historical)?
In the 1800s, two men with a crosscut saw took 1-2 weeks to fell a single old-growth redwood. Modern chainsaws can do it in hours, but old-growth logging is now banned.
What are the stages of making Cut Down an Old-Growth Redwood (Historical)?
There are 4 main stages: Undercut (Notch), Back Cut, Felling, Bucking (Cutting into logs).

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