Huge dead Sycamore Advice Needed

[Tom D]

Dead trees are usually more stable than you think, it will slowly fall to bits, rather than blow over.

 

This one was about 90 foot tall, Andrew was tied to a neighbouring tree.

 

 

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[Mesterh]

Hi All,

 

My neighbour has a huge Sycamore on a hedge row about 15 foot from thier house. The tree was very impressive with a perfect canopy shape but it is now just a dead white skeleton. I would say its 30 -35" at the base.

 

Basically i want to get my hands on it for firewood, so i am wanting to know what if any the specfic dangers are of having this dead tree in close proximity to thier bungalow.

 

For example, will the root system be weaker? definate increased risk of flattening thier house etc etc?

 

Cheers for any help, and appologies if it sounds mercenary! but that dead sycamore will sell really well!

 

 

I would say that a dead tree in close proximity to people is quite a bit of a danger.

 

 

It WILL drop limbs, so I would use that as an excuse/ahem, reason to remove it and replant.

 

Replant being the most important bit there.

[skyhuck]

I would say that a dead tree in close proximity to people is quite a bit of a danger.

 

 

It WILL drop limbs, so I would use that as an excuse/ahem, reason to remove it and replant.

 

Replant being the most important bit there.