Ash die back

[jned2]

I've got an Ash tree on my property that is dead from Ash die back, is it ok to get it taken down at this time of year?

[cayman-black]

Yes i have just had four taken done by the council as they where on my border. They recommend cutting these down.

[gareth h]

We had one that came down in the storms, took the others down as they were all showing signs, quite scary how quickly it came down, but not surprising!

[Simpo Two]

jned2 said:

I've got an Ash tree on my property that is dead from Ash die back, is it ok to get it taken down at this time of year?

If it's dead, why would it not be?

You wouldn't prune a live tree now because the sap is rising, but if it's dead it's just wood.

[Cow Corner]

We lose a few each year to as die back and generally do them about now, when the fields are drying out but before they are in full leaf (or as much leaf as they produce).

Basically, if you (or your tree surgeon) think it’s dangerous, it needs to come down regardless, or if it comes down on somebody or something you could be seen as negligent.