EXPERT ADVICE
Unsurprisingly, there’s more to cutting down a tree if it is in the way of your build than just revving up a chainsaw. While in many cases you don’t need special permissions or permits to remove a tree on your property, there are occasions where stricter rules apply. Cutting down a tree, whether for garden design or building work, isn’t something you can do on a whim. Aside from the environmental considerations, trees play a vital role in the health of our planet. According to Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in claims arising from damage caused by trees, “Trees are permanent and you can’t ‘unremove’ one if you realise you’ve done something you shouldn’t have done.”
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