Fallen Beech Tree

[drshadrack]

We have a mature beech recently downed to the rear of our garden.  Tree was sited on the bank of a stream and has fallen across the stream and onto council land.  It is not blocking the stream but could possibly cause problems if we have any serious rainfall.  The problem is access the tree has fallen into young woodland and as such the only real means of access would b to apporach via the stream (it is not deep).  

It is our tree as our deeds go to the middle of the stream.

 

A few tree surgeons have had a look but they have advised that it is too big a job or have said that the costs of removal would be prohibitive. 

 

What we really need is a tractor or similar to drag it, say 500 yards up the river and onto the bank out of harm's way.

 

I wonder though whether there are any leftfield solutions that someone might have?

[WesD]

On 21/03/2018 at 13:52, Steve Bullman said:

Pair of waders, get permission to cut and leave it in habitat piles the other side of the stream, can’t see a problem with that at all.  Half a days work at most unless the picture is very deceptive 

That was my train of thought, you missed climbing yet steve?

[Steve Bullman]

Nope ?

[Mark Bolam]

If that tree is 5-6' diameter and the rootball ends up in the stream you will be looking at probably more than a morning's work!

 

Get a pro to look at it. You obviously haven't found one yet.

[Watercourse management]

As Steve said if you are worried about the root ball rolling into the stream you can leave a short length of the trunk to act as a prop.

[drshadrack]

Location is Cheadle. Cheshire.

[Banks]

On 3/21/2018 at 14:23, drshadrack said:

We have a mature beech recently downed to the rear of our garden.  Tree was sited on the bank of a stream and has fallen across the stream and onto council land.  It is not blocking the stream but could possibly cause problems if we have any serious rainfall.  The problem is access the tree has fallen into young woodland and as such the only real means of access would b to apporach via the stream (it is not deep).  

It is our tree as our deeds go to the middle of the stream.

 

A few tree surgeons have had a look but they have advised that it is too big a job or have said that the costs of removal would be prohibitive. 

 

What we really need is a tractor or similar to drag it, say 500 yards up the river and onto the bank out of harm's way.

 

I wonder though whether there are any leftfield solutions that someone might have?

Hello 

[Banks]

Just now, Banks said:

Hello 

Hello if you would like me to come and have a look on Monday at your fallen tree and I can give you a quote? 

I am based in hazel Grove 

Kind regards 

Oli

07957083389

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

If the folks that have been to have a look think it's too big, they probably won't have advised about this either:

 

https://www.gov.uk/permission-work-on-river-flood-sea-defence

 

Might be overkill, difficult to see from your pic, but you might expect a responsible professional to at least have considered and mentioned it to you....

[inthewoods]

Nothing is impossible... With the right kit! ? 

[inthewoods]

Ps if you you use your own contractor, make sure they use bio oil in their saws. The environment agency should advise you best.