Trees are essential to our environment but sometimes there is a need to remove them.

Trees are essential to the environment, providing oxygen, cooling the air, combating climate change, and providing wildlife habitat. 

However, there can be times when it is necessary to fell trees. For example, trees may need to be removed for safety reasons, such as when they become unstable or pose a hazard to property or people. They may also need to be removed if they are diseased or have been damaged by storms. 

The disease Ash Die Back is an example of a situation where felling trees is necessary. Ash Die Back is caused by a fungal pathogen called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. This pathogen affects ash trees, causing them to lose leaves prematurely, form lesions on the bark, and eventually die. Felling infected trees is the only way to stop the spread of the disease, as there is no known cure. 

Dutch elm disease is another example of a situation where felling trees is necessary. Dutch elm disease is caused by an insect called the elm bark beetle. This beetle carries the fungus Ophiostoma ulmi, which infects elm trees, causing them to wilt and eventually die. Felling diseased elm trees is the only way to stop the spread of the disease, as there is no known cure. 

In addition to safety and disease reasons, trees may need to be felled for development and construction purposes. Removal is often done when a site needs to be cleared for construction or when a landowner wants to change the landscape. 

Finally, a tree may need to be felled if it is creating an unsafe environment, such as blocking visibility or creating a hazard for drivers. This is especially true in areas where the tree is close to a road or footpath, or in a public place where there is a lot of footfall, such as a park or playground.

In conclusion, felling trees may be necessary for safety, disease, and development reasons. While it is not ideal to cut down trees, it is sometimes the only way to keep people and property safe, or to prevent the spread of specific tree diseases. If you need tree advice, we are only too happy to come along and check your trees for diseases. Please use our contact form or call us on 07470 094845.