Oak Tree HELP TPO keep or sell

[Speedboy]

. Hi I have just lost a beautiful approximately 120 yrs old Oak tree 60 feet high approximately​ with a TPO, for some unknown reason a large section as split just above the main trunk.I've had the council officer visit site and as recommended to Pollard the tree and remove most of the tree down to the split and only leave 3 lower lateral branches on approximately 3 mrts long.Going to look a right pigs ear.

Question 1 Can I sell the tree or part to a miller to recoupe some revenue is it worth while and is there a market for this, or 2 keep it all and burn I have 3 log burners.

Question 2

I have another small oak tree with a TPO but it hangs over my neighbours garden considerably can a tree surgeon remove the over hanging branches without prior permission.

I really hope you experts can guide me through my situation.

Many thanks in advance for reading .. Lincoln

Edited April 22, 2017 by Speedboy

[Gary Prentice]

Q2. You need consent of the planning authority.

 

 

. If the other tree has lost most of its aesthetic value, apply to fell it, if you want to.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

. Hi I have just lost a beautiful approximately 120 yrs old Oak tree 60 feet high approximately​ with a TPO, for some unknown reason a large section as split just above the main trunk.I've had the council officer visit site and as recommended to Pollard the tree and remove most of the tree down to the split and only leave 3 lower lateral branches on approximately 3 mrts long.Going to look a right pigs ear.

Question 1 Can I sell the tree or part to a miller to recoupe some revenue is it worth while and is there a market for this, or 2 keep it all and burn I have 3 log burners.

Question 2

I have another small oak tree with a TPO but it hangs over my neighbours garden considerably can a tree surgeon remove the over hanging branches without prior permission.

I really hope you experts can guide me through my situation.

Many thanks in advance for reading .. Lincoln

 

 

The council officer said pollard?

 

If so, treat with the contempt that would deserve.

 

Large trees sometimes lose limbs, many possible reasons, aesthetics not being one of them. It'll be what it needs to be and, apart from any possible safety implications, enjoy it for what it is, it's just going through life stages with, probably (unless the council officer gets involved) many 100's of years left.

 

Q1 you could sell it, if (a) it belongs to you, (b) you can find a buyer.

 

Q2 possibly, but only if causing an actionable nuisance or subject to an exemption - It would be unwise for anyone to cut your tree back without consulting local authority (and yourself) first.

 

What on earth is the scaffolding doing??

[Speedboy]

Supporting it for now to try and save considerable damage to hedges fences and log cabin while tree surgeon arrives

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Supporting it for now to try and save considerable damage to hedges fences and log cabin while tree surgeon arrives

 

 

I'm not sure I'd be overly confident that would be adequate?

[muttley9050]

None of it would have any value to mill except the main trunk. Don't know the diameter of the tree but if the trunk does come down it may be a reasonable saw log. Not good enough photos to tell and you wont be sure till its felled. Assuming it isn't filled with metal.

Even if it is a good sawlog you won't get loads for it. Maybe £200 to 400 if you can find the right buyer.