Highway Tree Removal
St Albans City & District Council carry out a three-year cycle of safety surveys, and the safety related work on Highway trees on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove trees that are dead, dying or have significant structural weaknesses. When the trees are felled, usually the stumps are left in-situ at about a metre high so they are clearly visible. The stumps are then ground out in the subsequent months and the area is re soiled and seeded as necessary.
- We check the trees we're responsible for on behalf of Herts County Council every 3 years.
- We remove trees that pose a risk to people and property. We remove the stumps separately, normally 1 month after we removed the tree.
- Sometimes we remove trees if they cause an obstruction, damage or affect visibility.
- We check each tree for nesting birds before work is carried out. If active nests are present the work will be postponed if it is safe to do so.
- Where possible, Herts County Council will plant a new tree in approximately the same position. That's usually in the winter.