South Wales, UK - Tree Felling South Wales discussed by South Wales Knotweed Removal

Tree Felling in South Wales is a common practice due to the high proportion of rural areas in which trees grow. If you are concerned about a tree on your property or land, or you just want to learn more about Tree Felling then read our FAQ’s discussed by South Wales Knotweed Removal and Tree Felling Services.

What is Tree Felling?

Tree Felling is the process of cutting down a tree in a safe and knowledgeable manner by either sawing with a handsaw or cutting with a chainsaw. Felling a tree takes planning, experience and should be well thought through as felling a tree without expert knowledge can lead to injury and damage to property or the trees and plants around it.

Before felling any trees you should ensure you have all the necessary permits and/or permissions from your Local Authority if it is a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on it.

Who can fell a tree?

A professional Tree Feller or Tree Surgeon can safely fell a tree.

What is a Tree Surgeon?

A Tree Surgeon can prune, fell and remove trees safely, including their stumps if needed. Fully trained tree surgeons will prune, fell and remove trees safely, and in sometimes dangerous conditions. They will have the experience, knowledge and understanding to safely cut a tree down with exact precision, knowing which direction it will fall. If a tree is felled incorrectly it can bring down other trees that are surrounding it, damage property and injure people.

Using a Professional Tree Surgeon or Tree Feller is really important as large trees need to be brought down in a controlled manner to ensure they fall in the right and exact planned direction.

Tree surgeons, also known as arborists or tree climbers, carry out all kinds of tree work. This includes planting, care, maintenance, pest control and hazard assessment. Tree surgeons work at height, using ropes, harnesses and/or raised work platforms.

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What is the difference between a Tree Arborist and a Tree Feller/Surgeon?

A lot of people think that a Tree Arborist and Tree Feller/Surgeon are the same, however, there are some key differences.

The main differences between a Tree Arborist and a Tree Feller/Surgeon are the qualifications they have, their knowledge of trees and the care that they need. A Tree Feller/Surgeon is someone who performs a process on a tree, like felling and an Arborist, has a lot of tree knowledge, understanding how they need to be cared for, much like the difference between a surgeon and a doctor.

An arborist is sometimes referred to as an arboriculturist. An arboriculturist is a professional in the practice of arboriculture and this is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants in dendrology and horticulture.

Do I need a felling Licence?

As a property owner, you can apply for a felling licence and it must be issued in your name for it to be legal. Felling protected trees without a licence is a criminal offence and you could be prosecuted.

Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in the UK?

As a home or landowner, you are responsible for any trees that are within the boundary of your property. You need permission to fell or prune a tree if it is covered by a TPO (Tree Preservation Order).

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