Conifers do not re-grow from the base so if you leave it, it will rot away in time. THEY'RE known as ''spite hedges'': strategically planted shrubbery intended to block a neighbour's light or view. The strict legal position is farcical and action on the strict legal position is not recommended. It’s against the law to disturb nesting wild birds. I took down a conifer recently that was about 18ft, took me a few days as I didn't have proper equipment, and the top section did hit me on the head when it came down, so it wasn't the safest way to do it!lol I managed to avoid a leaving a stump by cutting through the roots. The penalty can be a £5,000 fine and possibly imprisonment. ... At the extreme end of his garden and just behind the fence on our garden is an enormous conifer (leilandi, I think) that is now approx 25/30m tall. My neighbour is cutting down all the beuatiful trees along the border. All wild birds, their young, their eggs and active nests are protected under UK law. The responsibility for boundary hedge cutting is shared. Is he correct. I get any tree work done in February. ... A notice may be served to the owner which dictates that they must cut the hedge or tree. Aren't most people aware of this? It is my fence panel. My neighbour is cutting down all the beuatiful trees along the border. Not only I agree to stop cutting forests, but we should do something like this-- Philippines Passes Bill Requiring Students to Plant 10 Trees Before Graduating Between 1990 and 2005, the Philippines lost 32.3 percent of its forest cover. I live in a village and have never seen a policeman, (to be fair he did live abroad) would a neighbour complain to the authorities? If you are unsure what to do, contact RSPB Wildlife Enquiries on: 01767 693690. Your only hope is an injunction issued asap to stop further felling until a safe method of felling is agreed. Some birds' nests are incredibly tiny and impossible to see in a standing conifer. When pruning conifer hedges always take the central leader down about 6" below the top of where you want to keep the hedge at. I had a chain saw to cut logs up, that was using it at ground level, I wouldnt risk it up a tree. Our neighbour has been cutting a couple of our bushes over the last few years. Followers 0. ... Reducing the height of a conifer hedge isn’t going to need a 211 notification provided it comes under the description of routine maintenance. I dont want the same thing to happen to my shed or bungalow when he cuts the cypresses just a few metres away. Yes. Cutting back conifers in C/A. by MacadamB53 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:44 pm, Post how do the police/council know what your doing? It is an offence to damage a nest intentionally while it is in use or being built and hedge cutting and tree felling is highly likely to damage nests or cause them to be deserted. You have the same rights (and liabilities) as for cutting off branches. The LA won’t want to know each time you do your hedge. Then he laughed and said I wouldnt get anything as he had no money. If it's his fence he can do what he likes. Hi all, Ive been asked to cut back a connie hedge in a conservation area. Remember that very few conifers grow out of brown wood so do not cut too far into the the sides. This allows the rest of the surrounding stems to grow. next to my bungalow They are all about 8 feet from my shed and fence. Whilst I appreiciate it if they are growing over her side thats ok but what if she is cutting them so much, that she is cutting the branches that are on our side (if you know what I mean? by arborlad » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:10 pm, Post They are now absolutely HUGE, over 25ft i'd say and they block out the light to my back garden. Every summer it blots out light across a large part of our garden. What if the tree falls over after I cut the roots? Advice from member, professional tree surgeon, can be applied to both trees on your own property and on neighbouring property (overhanging, dropping leaves, too tall etc.) The law requires that you give the local authority six week's notice before felling or pruning any tree so that the council has time to decide if it would like to give the tree a preservation order or not. Post I want to cut down/prune a tree in my garden, do I need permission? by arborlad » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:14 pm, Post If attempts to negotiate a solution fail, the law is very clear: since the tree belongs to your neighbour, you can’t chop it down. The neighbour who back on to my back garden have been cutting down trees at 6.30 am my concern is that we have had birds nesting in the trees. Yes, best to wait. by Holst2 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:53 pm, Post All types of tree, but not hedges, bushes or shrubs, can be protected, and a TPO can protect anything from a single tree to all trees within a defined area or woodland. TPOs are administered by Local Planning Authorities (LPA) (e.g. If you have seen birds in it i'd leave it. We were having 5 conifers cut down last year and half way through climbing in the conifer the tree surgeons had to stop when a baby black bird fell out. ¨I can only speak for the process in Andalusia but would hope it's the same everywhere. Top. by MacadamB53 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:16 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Thats the sort of person he is. They cut down all the trees, put 'em in a tree museum and charged all the people just to see 'em by Collaborate » Sun Apr 19, 2015 1:39 pm, Post I live in a village and have never seen a policeman, (to be fair he did live abroad) would a neighbour complain to the authorities? by MacadamB53 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:42 pm, Post He claims as I didn't stop him his actions were legal. They are now absolutely HUGE, over 25ft i'd say and they block out the light to my back garden. I didn't mind at the time as i thought he was going to keep the trees trimmed at a sensible height, as a hedge. ; Is within a designated Conservation Area - permission from the Council - See contact details below. But however, where I am may be lost.”, http://www.trees.org.uk/Help-for-Arborists/Treeworks-and-nesting-birds. Regardless of the time of year, if you find an active nest you need to leave the tree or hedge until the fledglings have left … Conifers can provide nesting sites for a variety of species at this time including blackbirds, robins, greenfinch, goldcrest and even larger birds such as sparrowhawks and crows, so care needs to be taken during any cutting. off course this year I felt dreadful as I remembered we had a blackbird that had a nest in one of the conifers, and kept coming back , looking for the tree. However, legislation now gives people whose gardens are overshadowed the opportunity to resolve the problem with the help of the local council. a borough, district or unitary council or a national park authority) and are made to protect trees that bring significant amenity benefit to the local area. Yes it is but you do not use that action alone to fell a tree safely in a controlled manner. In addition you must offer to return the timber and any fruit attached Reckless is a term often used in legal definitions. It is an offence to cut down a hedge or tree intentionally or recklessly whilst there are birds nesting in it. by Roblewis » Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:12 pm, Post This applies to all birds, including pigeons, crows etc. I'd leave it even if you haven't. The law subjects person cutting the trees to damages equal to three times the value of the tree (five times in the case of Christmas trees). First nest we've had in there since it was planted as tiny whips 12 years ago. As long as the tree is safe and is not causing damage, your neighbour is entitled to grow the tree. As well as rights, you have the same liabilities as for cutting off branches. Cutting the lower branches off of a conifer will allow you to look up into the tree for nests, and old nests and roosting sites are not protected by the WCA. Common Law on Trees The position in common law is that you may prune unprotected trees and hedges overhanging your land and the roots growing under your land up to the boundary, without the consent of the owner, but you must not trespass on to your neighbour’s land to do this. I'm suprised that a tree surgeon would consider removing them at this time of the year. I told him to stop but being an octoganarian my words were ignored, he claims I said nothing. If branches of your neighbours trees, plants or roots overhang or spread out below your garden you are entitled to cut them off at the boundary without reference to your neighbour, … It is a tragedy what hes doing. See our Care section for advice on how and when to trim your Leylandii hedge. Log in or register to join the conversation. Yes. by MacadamB53 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:15 pm, Post Noooooo i wasnt cutting them down it was a neighbour and I was enquiring on here as I wasn't happy about it, “I am not lost, for I know where I am. They cut down all the trees, put 'em in a tree museum and charged all the people just to see 'em. Some years ago my neighbour planted some conifers as a hedge between his and our back gardens. by Holst2 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:52 pm, Post By Carl1991, March 7 in Trees and the Law. ; The property is rented - permission from the landlord What the law says on trimming hedges. If it's yours he'd have to replace it where it breaks. If attempts to negotiate a solution fail, the law is very clear: since the tree belongs to your neighbour, you can’t chop it down. I took down a conifer recently that was about 18ft, took me a few days as I didn't have proper equipment, and the top section did hit me on the head when it came down, so it wasn't the safest way to do it!lol I managed to avoid a leaving a stump by cutting through the roots. 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