If you are comfortable with it you can do it. If in doubt, or limited in mobility, don't. If it were mine I would put a chain around it at least 30 ft above ground. Use two wraps of chain (3/8 link section minimum) and a grab hook to assure it stays tight. I would run two lines from this chain at 45 degrees from each other and at least 80 feet away to keep forces low, such that the pull is directly away from where it is headed now. I would then pull on the tree equally with force enough to bend it to the direction intended and dig with a back hoe on the side intended to fall. This lets the trunk stay whole and pivots the system on the roots, not letting it snap off under stress. Once it is leaning toward the new direction, I would dig roots from the other side of the base allowing it to be lowered with the lines till it was going to fall where it needs t0 go. Do not lower it more than 50 degrees from horizontal as the forces on the lines will get to the breaking point if lower. Remove all equipment and release the line that is holding it back. Just my opinion, I am not there, all input is speculation. Jim
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