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Yes, it is curious especially the smaller and taller cut of tree next to the shrub like cut up "ball". I was wondering about why the angled cut in the tree, and then the clean cut above the angled cut. Maybe they decided to cut it higher and the angled cut was the first intended "drop cut".

Aside: Right now, next to my property, they are doing logging operations. The outfit is using a tracked excavator type of base unit "feller buncher" monster that grabs a tree, cuts it with a large radial saw at the base, then lays it down. They need the mass and size on the machine as they are laying down 200+ foot tall fir trees. The operator angles the drop through other standing trees so the standing trees' branches slow the fall. This limits base log breakage from uneven ground impact.

You can almost feel the "thumps" from the impact. The work area is only about 200 yards from my house. Work starts at about 4 am each day to work in cooler temps during forest fire designated conditions.

The Spillway trees seem small compared to the big firs and large cedar trees in the PNW. Of course, nothing beats the Sequoias in Northern CA.

Side commentary: I have a sequoia tree I planted on the corner of my property about 30 years ago. It was a live Christmas tree which we planted there after the holidays. The tree is very happy as it resides in a proliferous natural spring. The tree has all but sucked the year-round spring into oblivion, but it has grown into a sizable & tall beast.

I'm used to the pleasant smell of fir tree and pine tree pitch in eastern Oregon & Washington. But, I found out that sequoias have their own version of an aromatic scent. Reminds me of fragrant potpourri. Much different than the eastern OR/WA pitch aroma.