I have a very competent tree guy who has been doing this for many years, and is a certified arborist to boot. He's going to come over next week some time to take a look at it and offer suggestions.
The only exemption for the removal of a mature oak is for damage to the sidewalk, driveway or foundation. It's pretty easy to do, just provide pictures that show the location of the tree and the displacement of the slab. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 2:10 PM, G Mann wrote: > You might investigate a "root prune" proceedure, and preserve the tree. > > A competent nurseryman would be required, as well as excavation of the > offending roots, and likely removal of the damaged driveway area. Once > access is gained to the roots at or near ground level, they are then > pruned, much like you would do an overhanging limb. The tree, if healthy, > has much deeper root structures [certainly with a 45 ft canopy] and will > not be "impaired" by the proceedure... only your wallet will be.. but > possibly less than fighting city council for "oak tree removal approval". > > Just a thought. > > Grant... > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
