"Oliver Keating" wrote in message
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Ok, I live in London, and I have a small garden, with one enourmous tree
in
it which blocks off 50% of the sunlight.

I was wondering what I can do about it, I have spoken to the neigbours,
they
are quite happy for me to do something as it might improve their light
too,
but where do you begin? Can you just chop off a few branches? Or does one
have to get a proper tree surgeon in?

And if so how do I find a good one? Any recommendations (Hammersmith)?


Almost certainly the tree will be covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
which means you are not allowed to do anything at all to the tree without
the prior approval of the local authority.

All is not lost however, depanding on the type/state/position of the tree
the LA may allow removal but would almost cetainly allow lifting and
thinning of the crown. If it really is enormous, then you WILL need a tree
surgeon. the LA will have a list of competent surgeons in your area.

pk