Felling a garden tree and permits
Felling a tree in your garden may require a permit from the municipality, and felling done wrongly can damage the house, power lines or the person felling the tree. This guide helps you find out about permits, agree with your neighbour and fell the tree safely.
You will need
- The local detailed plan (asemakaava) for your plot or information on the planning regulations
- Photos of the tree and its location
- Your neighbour's contact details
- Quotes from tree felling companies
Steps
Find out the planning regulations
In a local detailed plan area, felling a tree may require a landscape work permit (maisematyölupa) or another notification. Check with your municipality's building control or environmental services, as the practice varies from one municipality to another.
Apply for a permit in time
Respect the nesting season
Agree with your neighbour
Assess the risks
Ask for several quotes
Only fell small trees yourself
Deal with the stump and the wood
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