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Sycamore trees
« on: 22 August 2009, 22:18:51 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #1 on: 22 August 2009, 22:20:06 »
I know willow trees have evil roots, but not heard of sycamore's before  :-/
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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #2 on: 22 August 2009, 22:20:51 »
Do they have a large root span which can cause damage to foundations maybe?
I thought they were protected.
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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #3 on: 22 August 2009, 22:21:40 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #4 on: 22 August 2009, 22:27:49 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #5 on: 22 August 2009, 22:28:31 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #6 on: 22 August 2009, 22:31:19 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #7 on: 22 August 2009, 22:32:55 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #8 on: 22 August 2009, 22:35:19 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #9 on: 22 August 2009, 22:38:34 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #10 on: 22 August 2009, 23:27:21 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #11 on: 23 August 2009, 08:11:24 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #12 on: 23 August 2009, 09:18:49 »
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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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #13 on: 23 August 2009, 18:58:31 »
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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Re: Sycamore trees
« Reply #14 on: 23 August 2009, 19:42:51 »
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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