So I have a small urban garden in Camden and unfortunately it has a tree in it. It is far too big for the garden and blocks out all the sun. I would like to get rid of it but unfortunately I have heard that many trees in Camden are covered by Tree Protection Orders, and jealous people who do not have a garden complain about a tree being removed (even if it's not theirs!!). Also, a fine of £20,000 and requirement to plant a new one is a risk if you do it against the law. However, I've heard that if the tree is diseased then one has grounds to remove it. So I'm wondering - if I find out that the tree is protected is there a way that I can disease the tree in order to get around the order? Or any other crafty method? Thanks!
