You have to look close at this tree to see if it was once a codominant tree and now has grown into one stem.
If it is then all hinge wood strength can be lost when the tree starts to fall while you're felling it.
Check for splits in the main stem running into the upper stems.
I would estimate this cottonwood would be 120 ft tall max. I'd shoot a throwline with the BigShot, set a pull rope and pull with my truck, redirected with blocks if needed if access to truck is not a straight pull.
Heavy side lean? then a 90 degree to the lay guy rope may also be needed.
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