Trees are adorable and a spectacle to many homeowners but they can also
be a source of great discomfort if they are at the wrong place or pose danger
in case of a severe storm that may tip them over the roof, on a passer-by or in
the neighbours pool. Overgrown trees may also block certain enchanting views
that may improve the beauty of the surrounding or interfere with the
architectural plan of a property and for this reason may force home owners to
consider tree removal or tree pruning options.
There are several ways to go about removing a tree from a property.
First you must be convinced that the tree lies squarely in your property as
trees on the boundary line with other property owners require consent from all
parties involved. If on the other hand the branches of a neighbour’s tree
extend to your property the extended branches can be pruned so long as the
boundary line is not crossed during pruning and only branches outside the
boundary lines are pruned. It is however important to note that the pruning of
certain tree species requires council consent because they could be listed as
heritage, are endangered, take too long to recover or may altogether die after
the pruning. Tree lopper also
requires the same procedures and in most cases there is always a council legislation or a municipal law regulating what can and cannot be done to trees.
Before considering any option for your tree it is important therefore that you
go through the relevant legislation because removing a tree can land you in
court in more ways than one.
Many regulations seek to protect the ecological, heritage and amenity
values of a tree while seeking to prevent unnecessary tree removals. In most
cases, to qualify for a tree removal permit one must satisfy the county that
the tree is posing significant danger to the structures around, that the
dangers posed cannot be addressed in any other way, that the removal of the
tree is to facilitate some repairs like that of a sewer line and whether the
tree is not of landscape significance. However, not all counties consider tree
laws in the same way and the law most likely depends on the number of trees in
the county and how many are replacing the cut down trees. In some counties all
you have to do is to plant a new tree to qualify for a permit.
Tree lopping, tree pruning, tree removal and other activities around
trees are potentially very dangerous. It is not uncommon for trees to fall in
the wrong direction threatening the lives of those involved or to damage
surrounding property and all these things can lead to endless suits and to
owners incurring great losses. To go about it safely, you might want to seek an
insurance policy that insures your property against falling trees or to
convince your neighbour’s, of the need for tree maintenance by explaining to
them how your insurer is opposed to dangers around the property that may lead
to unnecessary losses.
You might also want to seek out the help of professional tree
contractors and arborists. These professionals are a very good way to go when
considering tree removal because being in the business gives them insights
about the best way to go about removing a tree from a premise not to mention,
they are personally responsible for any damages that may result from their
activities such as the tree falling on a neighbour’s roof and this can be
considered as a cost saving option because it is not usual to be over powered
by the strength of a falling tree.
They also serve an arborist report which details accurate and specific
information about the tree in question. This report includes the location of
the tree, its structural integrity, condition, disease, vigour and infestation.
An arborist report also identifies the nature of the work and the protection
measures that would most likely be taken. If you are considering removing a
tree without the help of a professional and you are not very sure of your
experience in this field an arborists report might come in handy. Moreover more
and more counties are requiring that property owners consult an arborist before
undertaking tree removal to prove that they have taken the right safety
measures. This report is also important evidence that a tree needs removing
when it possess danger to residents and the integrity of a premise.
An arborists report further advices on what is the best way of going
around your tree problems. Some trees don’t pose as much danger to property as
they seem to and only arborists can tell of the level of danger posed. Not to
mention, professional tree contractors offer more than tree removal services.
Their other services include tree maintenance, tree pruning, root management,
stump grinding, tree evaluation, hedge trimming, pest and disease control, tree
support system plus much more.
While considering removal options you might also put in place concrete
budget plans as it does require considerable resources to put down a tree or
even to prune it like a professional would. Tree removal resources increase
proportionately with both the diameter of the tree and height. Taller trees
require more space to fall over while wider trees have more weight on them. For
a do it alone tree service you might consider hiring power saws, tree trimming
equipment and requiring more hands for the job. You can also buy the equipment
required if the budget permits.
It is not easy and it’s not hard either to have a tree removed, pruned
or lopped. It is just like most other things which require proper planning and
serious consideration. Remember that while trees are very beneficial they can
also cause danger to live and property and that you should not hesitate to
bring down a tree that risks the lives of those around a property or that
prevents anyone from enjoying their property like they should.www.shanestrees.com.au
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