looking for a tree service

[TomC]

Originally Posted by DickR

As far as permitting goes, you don't need a permit from the state to cut trees within the protected shoreline, but you do need to adhere to the provisions of the shoreline protection rules of the state. That means having to maintain a tree "point total" within the 50 foot buffer strip back from the water. Each 50 foot width of that strip has to have at least 50 points worth of trees left. If that tree is diseased, it can be taken anyway. The rules you have to follow can be found on the state's website, but it's a lengthy document.

However, the burden is on you to document what you do, in the form of photos and tree maps, in case the state later wants to challenge you on what you did. In the case of a diseased tree, you may need a statement from an arborist attesting to that fact and the need for its removal. This is my understanding of the situation. Perhaps Shore Things will comment further.

the tree is full of woodpecker holes and bugs with barely any foliage left. i took several pictures of it. i want it out before it falls on someone. Also, its one tree maybe 30-40 ft high. i cant see anyone wanting to come from Gilmanton or Mirror Lake for this small job. Looking for as local a person as possible. Economy must be better because i'm now up to 0 for 3 on call backs...