school trees

[Ackworth Arborists]

Hi everyone.

I just need some info on whether or not taking down 6 trees in a school would require a felling license. The majority of our work is domestic garden tree work so it's not an area covered by us much in the past. Any info as always is greatfully received.

[Hodge]

Best to contact the F/C they will come and take a look.

[daltontrees]

You haven't said enough to be able to help.

 

Are the trees dangerous? Is their total volume of wood more than 2 cubic metres?

[Spruce Pirate]

Most importantly - are they in a wood? If its school grounds they shouldn't need a license, regardless of size. If they form part of a wood then they might depending on size.

[Ackworth Arborists]

Sorry medium trees 4 maple 2 lime total wood would be over 2 cube. Stand alone trees up a drive no woodland or anything. Removal due to access for disabled pupils with specialist vehicles that require wheelchair access within the school

[daltontrees]

Most importantly - are they in a wood? If its school grounds they shouldn't need a license, regardless of size. If they form part of a wood then they might depending on size.

 

I don't understand that. The exemption is for "orchard, garden, churchyard or public open space". How is school grounds exempt?

[Spruce Pirate]

I don't understand that. The exemption is for "orchard, garden, churchyard or public open space". How is school grounds exempt?

 

Garden / public open space should cover school grounds. This would certainly have been my understanding when I worked for the FC in grants and licenses. I could be wrong though, but if they're open grown I don't think the FC would be interested.

[combined tree services]

I would say no , if the tree officer was asked he would claim that it is within domestic curtilage and that it was a LA issue and not FC , secondly if the works are based on Arboricultural advice and are being removed as such then no permission is needed from the FC , if the trees are classed as dangerous the are also exempt .

[Ackworth Arborists]

Thanks for the input everyone. I was hoping that it would be an LA issue and not FC. Think i may do a little more investigation tomorrow just to cover ourselves. Thanks again for everyones thoughts on this.

[daltontrees]

Garden / public open space should cover school grounds. This would certainly have been my understanding when I worked for the FC in grants and licenses. I could be wrong though, but if they're open grown I don't think the FC would be interested.

 

I see, a matter of common practice rather than what the legislation says.