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Janet wrote:

So if you are up for it climb the tree with bow saw

Ignore this bad advice. Do NOT climb the tree holding or using sharp
tools. On that tree you should be able to do the whole job safely from
ground level, starting with the lower branches first, and working from
the outside towards the trunk as Chris said. Aim for debris to drop
onto clear ground.

And, if you can't, an INDUSTRIAL step ladder or small scaffolding
tower is essential. Unless you really know what you are doing,
using a plain ladder is a Really Bad Idea - there are more things
that can go wrong than tyres can imagine. Most domestic step
ladders are ricketty and have too small a base.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.