On 27/05/2021 13:24, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Thu, 27 May 2021 03:31:01 -0700 (PDT), George Miles
wrote:

Advice please on possibly cutting a trench through up to a fifth of this tree's roots please...

Is there a way to do this without seriously injuring this wonderful tree?

Where on the internet or in the real world can I get advice?
What questions should I be asking?

We need to remove the rainwater from some roofs which was inserted into the sewer a few decades ago and hence floods the septic tank whenever it rains and leads to a pong in the lane!

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I am not a tree surgeon, but the rule of thumb for tree roots is that
they extend out as far as the leaf canopy above. I would think there
is a real risk of damaging the tree if you cut into them to the degree
you're suggesting, even to the point of having the tree blow over in a
gale, having lost a significant part of is anchorage, let alone
damaging its ability to take up water and nourishment, especially in
dry weather.

I have had five trees blow over in gales in my garden. Not one of them
had cut roots, though some had rotting roots.




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