Just something else to bear in mind; removing mature trees can cause the soil to flood, as the tree is no longer pulling water out of the surrounding soil every day.
It can also cause soil erosion, due to the lack of shelter from the full force of the rain. The canopy, particularly when in leaf, slows the descent of rain and can hold water which evaporates into the atmosphere before ever reaching the ground.
Another well documented phenomenon is subsidence caused by the root system decomposing, thus leaving wide open spaces in the soil structure.
Maybe a 10-20% crown reduction is in order, to keep it from devouring your property.
Food for thought, is all.
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