rosenmarsh

Thanks for all your replies guys - very helpful. The tree is in my neighbour's garden so now will have to ask permission and also whether he will contribute to cost! Many thanks again Matthew

Dear Arborists I have asked three professionals to quote for me for reducing the height of an Ash tree which blocks out sunlight in my garden. However I have been told different things by each of them! One has said that he can only cut 25% off (a) in attachment) as anything more would damage the tree and cause it to rot and die. The other two have both said that they can cut to c) which is about 25-30 feet off the ground. They have said that cutting it this low will cause multiple branches to sprout and they will need to be thinned within a three years. Obviously I am concerned about cutting too low and causing the tree to die but at the same time want as much as light as possible. I know there is another thread about something similar but I found some of the language quite technical so if you could explain technical terms would be appreciated Many thanks for any advice forum.doc