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Tue, Aug 7, 12 at 14:56
| A Totem Pine tree in my neighbors' yard, some two feet from the property line, has a root, almost all above ground, that has taken out a section of fence, which I've had to repair twice already and it stretches out some 18 feet into my back yard lawn displacing grass, interfering with yard maintenance, causing an eye sore and affecting the use of about 1/8th of my yard. The issue I have is liability for the trees health. An arborist indicated that cutting this root back should be ok but there's no guarantee. Train of thought being that it's not a stabilizing root. I'm wondering where I stand on this issue as I'd love to remove it. |
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RE: Tree in neighbors yard invading
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| Have you discussed it with your neighbor yet? |
RE: Tree in neighbors yard invading
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| You will need to check with your specific municipality but most jurisdictions will allow pruning/limbing up/altering any portion of tree overhanging or growing onto your property from a neighbor's as long as it does not jeopardize the health of the tree. Still very appropriate to discuss with your neighbors before going any further. Without examination by a certified arborist, it is hard to say what implications removal of the root(s) invading your property may have on the longterm health of the tree. Removing a couple small roots may have minimal impact. Removing a large structural root may be the equivalent of removing as much as 25% of the root system and seriously compromising the structural integrity of the tree. After you talk with your neighbor, consult with a professional :-) |
RE: Tree in neighbors yard invading
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Our municipality allows for limb trimming and root removal if the root is causing damage (fence) or interferes with peaceful enjoyment; loss of use, need for additional work to get around it.
I'm going to discuss it with the neighbors this weekend to see what their view on the subject is. I've already had an arborist look at the root and he says it is not structural as the root is completely above ground; IE. It is'nt holding on to anything. |
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| If the root does not terminate in the ground, it is almost surely dead and could be removed without consequence. |
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| Yeah, that seems a bit odd-that it would not be turned back into the soil in your yard somewhere. Many years ago, when the biggest silver maple in this city still stood in my backyard, a neighbor I had back then cut a big root off at the property line, probably eight or ten inch diameter. Now intellectually, I know that "affected" the tree, but in terms of ever seeing any result whatsoever, no. +oM |
RE: Tree in neighbors yard invading
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| Thank everyone for your input, I think I have it from here. |
RE: Tree in neighbors yard invading
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| discuss removal and then offer to buy your neighbor a replacement tree to put elsewhere in his yard to stay in good terms. I am sure you can find a sapling for under 10 dollars somewhere on the internet. |
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