Cut Down Tree In My Garden

First saw the upper cut of the wedge.

Cut down tree in my garden.

If you do go onto a neighbor s property or harm the tree you could be liable for double or triple the value of the tree. The easiest choice is to fell the tree in the direction it would naturally fall due to slope or overhanging branches. In general the cutting of trees is a process that is administered by the department of agriculture food and the marine not your local authority. Position the saw at a downward angle.

Can i cut off roots growing into my property. You can cut branches and or roots back up to the limit of your property your garden fence say. The presence of tree preservation orders tpos has led to some confusion about whether or not homeowners are entitled or not to cut down any tree on their property. Nor can you lean over into his garden to cut back the offending branch you will be trespassing.

The wedge cut determines the direction that the tree will fall and is placed on the appropriate side of the tree. You are not allowed to go into a neighbour s garden without permission to cut a tree back. And prior consent from the local authority is required if the tree has a tpo or is within a conservation area. You have the same rights and liabilities as for cutting off branches.

Crossing property lines to trim or cut down a tree is not something you or your arborist can do. If the tree in your garden can be seen and therefore enjoyed by the public it could potentially have a tpo placed upon it. What if the tree falls over after i cut the roots. According to the woodland trust cutting down uprooting or wilfully destroying a tree that is subject to a tree preservation order tpo is in a conservation area or is over 5 cubic metres in volume is an offence if permission has not been granted as is topping lopping or wilfully damaging a tree in a way that is likely to permanently damage or destroy it.

Beyond that seek advice from a citizen s advice bureau about your rights. Neither you nor your arborist may go onto a neighbor s property or destroy the tree. In law you are entitled to cut off any branches overhanging your property provided you return them to the owners. There you should stop.