US EditionWhat is the law on cutting trees down in your garden? How to avoid hefty fines
- Tree owners in the UK are legally responsible for maintaining their trees to prevent any foreseeable hazards to people or neighbouring properties.
- This duty arises because unsafe trees can cause damage or injury, and ownership extends jointly to neighbours if a tree stands on a boundary line.
- Trees can be protected by Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Areas, or the Felling Licence System, and tree work often requires permission from local authorities.
- Carrying out unpermitted work on protected trees is a criminal offence and can lead to fines up to £20,000 per tree plus a duty to replant, warns regional manager Calvin Woolman.
- Experts advise regular surveys by qualified arboriculturists and consulting local councils to manage tree health, legal obligations, and neighbour property rights safely.
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What is the law on cutting trees down in your garden? How to avoid hefty fines
Garden trees come with responsibilities, and there are certain laws for homeowners to take into consideration before cutting them down.
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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