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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Vamps on 22 August 2009, 22:18:51
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Took the dog out today, down a path that runs behind loads of houses with fields on the other side. Noticed lots of the mature trees had recently been felled. Asked on of the home owners who told me it was Durham County Council policy to remove all Sycamore Trees within 21 feet (meters?) of buildings and car parks. Have had a look on the Internet but can find nothing about these trees that should make them do this. The householder was happy though as they blocked a lot of sun into his garden. Anyone know why this might be the case?.......
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I know willow trees have evil roots, but not heard of sycamore's before :-/
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?
I thought they were protected.
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
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Probably down to Health and Safety.
Should they be too close to buildings or public areas it causes a problem with risk of falling branches, fallen leaves rotting on the ground causing a risk of slippage and so on.
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
May be easier to fell them than 'maintain' them?
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
May be easier to fell them than 'maintain' them?
...now you're on to it Lj :y :y
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
May be easier to fell them than 'maintain' them?
...now you're on to it Lj :y :y
Sadly! :'(
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
May be easier to fell them than 'maintain' them?
...now you're on to it Lj :y :y
I hope not, should be planting trees not cutting them down..... :(
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Got a row of them on the farm yard behind me, one of them is quite out of hand, the farmer pruned a load back earlier this year, wonder if he has any plans for the last one.
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Sycamore, a non native invasive weed http://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-identification/sycamore.php
My last Omega was permanently filthy through being parked under a 40' sycamore. The sycamore has to go, I can't allow it to destroy my new mig >:(
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They are a pain they sprout up all over the place and the roots have a long reach.
My Parents cut down the 3 they had in their garden as it was destroying the path and cars when parked underneath.
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Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?I thought they were protected.
Seems not..... :(
May be easier to fell them than 'maintain' them?
May be less expensive to fell them than maintain them more like.
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The roots usually damage the foundations. The council could have suggested to the homeowners to have their properties underpinned at their own cost. ;D
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We had a Sycamore in our back garden but have since felled it and dug/sawn out the roots. Can't believe how fast that thing grew! ::)
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Never been hit on the head by one of those rotating seeds?? :o ;D
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Had a battle with the council over 2 sycamore trees next to our house.
They pruned them but would'nt cut them down.
Had a tree expert in and he said they are woodland trees any should'nt be planted on housing estates, they are a pain in the arse and reseed everywhere in spring. I'm still removing the bloody saplings that grow from last year.
The council chopped down all of the horse chestnut trees though saying it's a health and safety measure. To stop the kids climbing them [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
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May be because Aphids suck the sap from the leaves then anything underneath gets sticky ?
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whot about abot making this post a sticky or sicky? ;D ;D
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Never been hit on the head by one of those rotating seeds?? :o ;D
I have, and it planted an idea in my head!! :D :D :D ;) ;)
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Had a battle with the council over 2 sycamore trees next to our house.
They pruned them but would'nt cut them down.
Had a tree expert in and he said they are woodland trees any should'nt be planted on housing estates, they are a pain in the arse and reseed everywhere in spring. I'm still removing the bloody saplings that grow from last year.
The council chopped down all of the horse chestnut trees though saying it's a health and safety measure. To stop the kids climbing them [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Are going to kill off what little adventurous fun we have left.... >:(
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Had a battle with the council over 2 sycamore trees next to our house.
They pruned them but would'nt cut them down.
Had a tree expert in and he said they are woodland trees any should'nt be planted on housing estates, they are a pain in the arse and reseed everywhere in spring. I'm still removing the bloody saplings that grow from last year.
The council chopped down all of the horse chestnut trees though saying it's a health and safety measure. To stop the kids climbing them [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Are going to kill off what little adventurous fun we have left.... >:(
Yes Mike, as fun is dangerous you know!! ::) ::) ::)
But any little fun left to us by the government must be paid for handsomely, and so it will be taxed until it no longer seems like fun anymore! >:( >:( >:(
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Never been hit on the head by one of those rotating seeds?? :o ;D
I have, and it planted an idea in my head!! :D :D :D ;) ;)
Good job it was not a horse chestnut you would have gone bonkers :D ;D
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Never been hit on the head by one of those rotating seeds?? :o ;D
I have, and it planted an idea in my head!! :D :D :D ;) ;)
Good job it was not a horse chestnut you would have gone bonkers :D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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I would like to state hear and now ( after reversing into a tree recently and creasing my tailgate and also smashing the glass ) it wasn`t me! ::) ::) ;) ;) ;D ;D
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In 2003 swmbo reversed the Mig estate with tow bar into a huge Horse Chestnut tree at the caravan site, she blamed the dog for sitting up and being in the way. To date Miss Vamps keeps reminding her of this event :D :D :D