Originally Posted by wattie

I read with interest the post re the gum tree, firstly I was shock to think that a tree with what looked to be quite a small stem would be that tall.

Interesting how your tpo system differs from ours, if a tree is covered by a tpo here then it does not matter where it is standing, could be 1mt away and an application would have to be made the only works which can be carried out without consent would be , dead and dying branches or if it was considered dangerous but that a bit of a gray area or if was completely dead.

However we as a company would still inform the local council and give them five days notice of inpending works, which i think would give them time to have a quick look and also amend they records.

We also have conservation areas which all trees are covered in an area if they have a trunk/stem above 150mm at 1.5mts above ground level. For this we would need to apply and the council then they have eight weeks to desided if we can carry out the works / or if they would like us to change the works or refuse the works, however the only way they can stop you doing the works is to then put a tpo on the tree.

When we apply we have to have good reason, site plans and photos.

So hope that gives ypu some idea how much our goverment / councils love a bit of paperwork!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regards to all.

Wattie