Factors Regarding Tree Removal
Posted on: 21 April 2023
Are you thinking about removing a tree from your property? Here are some factors to keep in mind if you are.
Unhealthy and Dangerous Trees
You might want to cut down a tree for different reasons. It may be sick or dying, in which case it's a hazard as weak branches could fall on people or pets who happen to be underneath at the time. If the tree is close to a house or car, it may cause property damage. To check for signs of disease, look for a lack of foliage and cracked bark along the trunk.
A tree on your property may have been depleted by disease or termites. Both of these problems have the potential to spread. The disease could spread to other plants, infecting the rest of the garden. Termites, after they've consumed the tree trunk and branches until they're hollow, may migrate to your house, wooden fencing, and other structures.
Local Council Regulations
You should check with your local council before removing a tree, even though the above reasons would generally constitute good ones. Some trees of a certain age, size, or species are protected, and you have to apply for a permit to remove them. An arborist can check the health of your trees and guide you through the relevant rules. The council may require information such as a site plan that plots the tree's location and an arborist's report.
Unexpected Benefits
If you want to cut down a tree because of a house extension, the benefits of the removal are obvious: you'll have more space on which to build. However, you can receive benefits even if you're reluctantly pulling down a beloved tree due to damage or disease.
A tree may have a large canopy that casts shade over your house and the garden. While this can help keep a property cooler in the summer months, it may be too dark. The garden may be brighter after a tree removal project. Rooms may be sunnier, and other plants in the garden can benefit from the extra sunlight. A lawn might grow where it previously didn't.
Also, you may enjoy a clearer view of the garden and a sunlit patio. If the tree you cut down was deciduous, then you won't have so many leaves to deal with in the autumn that fall and land in the yard and the house's gutters. Thus, removing a tree can reduce yard maintenance.
Share