Can I cut overhanging trees?

You can cut back any overhanging branch that comes into your property. However, the cut branch(es), and any fruit or flowers attached to the branch(es) remain the property of the tree owner and must be returned. If the tree has a Preservation Order on it then you...

Do I need permission to cut down a tree?

It is a criminal offence to cut down, top, lop, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy a tree protected by a TPO, or to cause or permit such actions, without the authority’s permission. … You can find out if the tree has a TPO by contacting thetree...

Is tree removal covered by insurance?

Home insurance generally does not cover removal of the tree unless it falls on a fence, garage or home and causes damage. Sometimes home insurance will pay for removing a tree if it falls and blocks your driveway. … Typically, home insurance policies cover tree...

When should trees be removed?

As trees grow vertically, signs of trees leaning to one direction or the other may indicate damage or weakening of the root system. A tree leaning more than 15 degrees from vertical should be removed promptly. Signs that more than 50% of damage to the root system of...