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Cutting back neighbours overhanging tree

Profcool · 2019-04-19 10:51:56

Hi there, just after some advice/opinions on this matter. I have a tree surgeon coming out after the weekend to prune back my neighbours trees. I have informed both neighbours that this is happening, offered them the return of the branches etc. Essentially trying to ensure that I have followed the right process regarding…

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Ectophile Posts: 8,253 Forumite

20 April 2019 at 8:38PM

If you are chopping trees at this time of the year, you need to check for nesting birds first. Disturbing them is illegal.

If it sticks, force it.
If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
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