The birch is undoubtedly one of the most popular of the deciduous trees: its bright white trunk, the filigree foliage and the proud and slender appearance make the tree a special ornament in the garden. However, there are circumstances that make the demise of trees inevitable. If you want to fell a birch, however, you have to consider a few things.
It is not always allowed to just fell a birch like that
Felling birch - Get legal protection beforehand
In Germany, trees are protected by law. For whatever reason you are considering felling a birch tree, you should first familiarize yourself with the specific tree protection statutes for your region. Otherwise you run the risk of making yourself liable to prosecution: high fines can be imposed. This also applies if the tree is on your property.
Reasons to fell a birch
Poorly planted trees break up hard concrete floors with the power of their roots. With the birch as a flat-rooted tree, there are a few things to consider before planting in terms of the optimal location. With clever garden planning, you can possibly avoid having to cut down your birch for similar reasons right from the start.
There are often reasons of personal taste, land planning or convenience, which is why the birch is a nuisance in the garden. If there is also a pollen allergy, the trees can actually become a burden. In such cases, however, you should rather consider letting the birch die off in a targeted manner.
The situation is different in rare cases of diseases of the birch: If the tree threatens to die and fall over, it can become a comprehensive danger to life and limb. Then it is imperative to fell him. If you are not sure, you can contact the Federal Parks Office. There you have the opportunity to request the necessary expertise. Through the mediation of an expert, you will find out whether the tree can still be saved and what the right course of action is.
Fell or have birch felled
Felling a tree belongs in experienced hands. Anyone who has never performed the procedure and does not master the technique should leave this responsible task to the professionals. If only because most hobby gardeners do not have the right tools. If in doubt, it is better to hire a specialist company to fell the birch.