{"id":4947,"date":"2021-09-01T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emondagesbp.com\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:56:48","slug":"felling-a-dead-tree-risks-you-should-be-aware-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emondagesbp.com\/en\/felling-a-dead-tree-risks-you-should-be-aware-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Felling a dead tree: risks you should be aware of"},"content":{"rendered":"

On your property, do you have a tree that appears to be sick, dead or dying? Would you like to have cut down all the way to ground level? Before you do anything, whether you live in a rural area or an urban area, whether you live in Montreal, Longueuil, on the South Shore or anywhere else in Quebec, you should be aware that the municipalities regulate tree felling and only allow it with a permit. Furthermore, if you\u2019re thinking about cutting down a dead tree<\/a>, you should call on the services of a company with certified arborists to do the work. This is a guarantee of safety and good-quality work.<\/p>\n

How to go about felling a dead tree<\/h2>\n

First, you should make sure that the tree is indeed dead. It shouldn\u2019t have any leaves and the interior of the bark should be beige or brown.<\/p>\n

You will then need to contact your municipality to obtain a tree-felling permit before commencing the work. Once you\u2019ve submitted your application, before issuing the permit, an arboriculture inspector from your city may come to verify that the tree is dead so that it can be felled legitimately.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve obtained a permit, call on the services of a professional tree felling team, which will perform a detailed inspection to determine the scope of the work.<\/p>\n

Risks and dangers to consider<\/h3>\n

Cutting down a tree can prove to be a very dangerous operation, entailing certain risks. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always wise to call on the services of a company with seasoned, qualified professionals who have the necessary knowledge and skill to fell a tree safely and securely.<\/p>\n

The principal risks include the following:<\/p>\n