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Fallen tree! Rescue or not.

2oaktrees2oaktrees Posts: 160
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Noticed a small fallen tree a few days ago on the grass verge, looks like it came into contact with a car as the trunk appears slightly damaged. 

I called the council 3 days ago to inform them in hope that someone would come and replant the tree back into its place. I didn’t see any stakes and presume it was planted without staking. I feel really annoyed that no one has turned up to rescue it. 

The girth is approx 14cm and is about 7/8 ft and appears to be going into bud. It saddens me to see it dying on the road!
Since the council can’t be bothered with looking after their trees should I rescue it and give it a good home in my front drive? I’m afraid of the legality around this and the last thing I want is to get into any trouble from the law!  :/
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  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    Can you not put it back in the hole it came from? Then you aren't stealing it and the tree has the best chance to live
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • JoeXJoeX Posts: 1,783
    I doubt it would be safe to replant it.

    Logs for the wood burner? :)
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    You could always email/call the Council to say you have rescued it and if they want it, it's in your garden. As for planting it, if you are sure you want it, give it a go, you've nothing to lose.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Pauline 7Pauline 7 Posts: 2,246
    As it looks as if it has had contact with a tree , if you do move it take a photo of it first. It may be part of an  insurance claim .
    West Yorkshire
  • 2oaktrees2oaktrees Posts: 160
    All day I thought long and hard about what to with this predicament. After persuading my OH to lend some muscle I mustered up some courage to go and replant the tree into its original place. Felt out of sorts really with a shovel and a bag of soil working on this tree with onlookers wondering if I was vandalising it. 

    Anyway, it’s all back in with a small stake I had and a ribbon for a tree tie. It did have a small label which said “Liquidambar worpelsdon” I just hope it survives being out of the ground for several days. 

    I realised that it was too much of a risk to bring it home with the awful thought of getting into trouble over it. My job is such that I have a CRB check annually so just couldn’t risk my job over a tree  :#
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Good on you!  I read your post earlier, but couldn't imagine risking rescuing/stealing it.. or watching it suffer and die.  I hope it survives!
    Utah, USA.
  • 2oaktrees2oaktrees Posts: 160
    Thanks BO. I hope it does too, will have to see next few weeks.
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    Far the best option. Well done.
    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I concur.  You've done your best and I hope the tree survives. May need watering though if it's hot next week -they have promised us!
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    It has a chance now, at least  :) Good on you for trying - I hope it survives
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
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