Salem

After chopping the tree for about 10 minutes real time, all I could do was laughing when I saw this:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j1QYgNNPuMWAgL4yso7_MTK-Kf-2-7Kmag6Yuod_CzU?feat=directlink

The game should check elevation before deciding on where to place the log..

Definitely a bit of a reality/immersion bug and makes for an interesting shot. However, the fall of the tree is determined where you stand. Looks like you could have moved your sawbuck and fell it on the other side avoiding the issue.