A pretty large tree fell in our yard in the last wind storm. It was still alive, and about 70ft in height. I wanted to cut it up with my chain saw and have the kids haul the limbs and trunk pieces. A contractor warned against doing that, because the live limbs that are compressed under the weight if the tree will uncoil like springs and hurt somebody if I don't do it right. Is there really such a risk? He offered to cut it up for $450.

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