Stat Undertaker - TPO - Anti Climb

[Nimby]

I have a situation where a SU wants to remove a tree because there are power lines in close proximity to the bole and they are saying that (according to the HSE) the tree can be climbed with the use a ladder and therefore dangerous!

 

We have a TPO tree that hasn't any low branches, just a straight bole, and they want to use an 'exemption' to remove the tree. I argued that it cannot be climbed without some form of equipment and surely that has to be considered. Not so. We discussed obvious things like alternative positioning of the poles etc as well as Anti-Climbing mechanisms, like those used on poles but to no avail.

 

Has anybody ever seen anti-climb gear used on trees? I do not think it would be difficult to rig up a mechanism that is adjustable in order to save an old important tree.

 

Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated as ever.      

[Khriss]

Razor wire plus sign attached.  K

[tree77]

Hi

 

Some photos might help to show the tree, distance from power line and the voltage of the cables.

 

 

[Marc Lewis]

Its not just health and safety that needs to be considered but also the continuity of supply.

As Tree77 said, photographs and line voltage would be helpful.