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Silver Birch

the watchman · 2017-03-27 06:36:06

Hi, just moved in to new house. There is a 20ft Silver Birch tree in front garden. Are they protected or can I chop it down. Thanks.

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27-03-2017 7:36am

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the watchman

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Hi, just moved in to new house. There is a 20ft Silver Birch tree in front garden. Are they protected or can I chop it down.
Thanks.

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#2 27-03-2017 12:36pm
magicbastarder

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The prohibition on the uprooting or cutting down of trees does not apply where:...
it is less than 100 feet from a dwelling other than a wall or temporary structure

http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about1220.html

what problem is the tree causing?

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