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04-02-2006, 05:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 4/2/06 17:14, in article
, "MikeW"
wrote:

penance, : wrote:

Not so, it is reasonable as long as the work carried out does not pose
a threat to the tree, this is assuming the tree is healthy and not a
threat to property or people.
There has been a precedence set in court for this (in the UK). I have
the reference in my college notes somewhere.

Thanks for all your replies
Had the councils arboriculturist (sp?) look at the tree,
For future reference apparently 30% is the most you can prune from a
largish Copper Beech with any hope of it surviving.

Just as a matter of interest, Mike, would you mind letting us know if your
neighbour accepts that and if their request was prompted by their insurance
company? If the latter, I wonder where this leaves you and your tree?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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