CTREE13

Just an update to let you know. The council have declared the tree in a dead state so we can commence removal immediately. However, the border is creating a minor issue as the other side thinks the tree is on their property so we have to wait a week for this to be discussed with them. Our own builder was round and he and others have confirmed the tree is on our side. Just a wee hiccup in getting it down but it will be down!

Yes, there is a metal tag on it so it is definitely protected. May try to get onto planning on Monday to see if can get application through any quicker or when they will be out to assess. Did say would be 4-6 weeks. Until we hear from them cannot touch it or go any further as is protected. Any feedback on why it was allowed to be protected in the first place in 2007 when plans were passed for estate and our house, if is in this state now? Has been fungus on it visible past 2-3 years but nowhere near as bad this year.

We do not hold them ourselves. trying to find this info out is hard as the tree is in the middle of the boundary, so who is responsible. it is just a hedge and field ditch behind though at least. Going to try get looking at deeds or see if get copy. When we purchased the house in 2009 we were told by builder that somebody in area came and got all the trees protected and hence he did not remove or touch it.

We have submitted application for the tree to be felled as worried about it for various reasons but the fungus this year has just gone mad! Application form takes 4-6 weeks to get back from TPO. It is also the whole way around the back of the tree and some is growing down the side hedge also on our ground. We are not tree experts but my husband has been researching internet and thought was this so I am glad you have confirmed. How long could it be for the tree before falls? Who is in charge of removing if this is the case as the tree is protected and is in boundary hedge.

We have a large beech tree in close proximity to our house and garage which we are concerned about for legal, health and safety reasons. It is covered in ivy to start with and the branches are very green but it has fungi growing all around the stump and roots in huge clumps as shown in pictures, also fungi on branch of tree I see today. It appeared a month ago visible and has just got worse though it has been visible over past couple of years. Anybody know what this is and what harm it does to beech tree? We are concerned about the roots being affected as the tree is too near to our house. It is currently a protected tree so we cannot touch it but does not look healthy. Any advice much appreciated.