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cutting a dead tree #750642

Asked May 18, 2021, 1:06 PM EDT

Can you help me determine that the tree is indeed dead and can you guide me to how to get it down if it is?

Washington County Oregon

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 Can you provide some recent photos of the tree in question ? Do you know the typeof tree, it’s size, location, your access to cutting and power tools?  One last question is what about the tree’s condition leads you to believe it’s dead? Thanks!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 18, 2021, 5:20 PM EDT


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Can you help me determine that the tree is indeed dead and can you guide me to how to get it down if it is?

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The Question Asker Replied May 18, 2021, 9:47 PM EDT
This is complicated.  I am a property owner/landlord and the alarm is coming from two of the neighbors.  They both say they "know when a tree is dead".. I will get pictures as soon as I  can, I believe they are both very old hemlock, (I used to work in the woods as a timber tax assessor.)  Anyway, I will attempt to get pictures, height, and why these neighbors think the trees are dead.  I do not have any equipment that would aid in cutting the tree.  Can you help with that?
I will stay in touch.  I am somewhat handicapped and my wife is very ill so things will move slowly, probably, from my end.  The property is at 60755 NW Cochran Rd, in Timber, Oregon.

Thanks,
Pat












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On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 2:20 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 18, 2021, 9:55 PM EDT

I understand the complexity issue explained so clearly.  Please take your time gathering the information.  Master Gardeners so not normally deal with the issues have discussed.  You may try to contact the Oregon State Extension Washington County Office located in Beaverton for assistance.  There may tree experts available through your past work contacts. As a property owner tree inspection may qualify as s tax writeoff.  You should check with your accountant and or lawyer regarding your rights and responsibilities as owner to manage damaged trees based  upon neighbor complaints. Get back to me when you can 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 19, 2021, 12:39 AM EDT

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