Removal of Coconut Trees

Question

Our home came with 3 very large coconut trees. They are a danger as we have little kids running around in the backyard and are afraid of a coconut falling on them (they do fall randomly). Are we allowed to remove them?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    In general, there is a prohibition against uprooting fruit trees. However, under certain circumstances it is permissible to do so. For example, if they pose some form of danger. If the trees can be uprooted and moved to another location (not necessarily in your garden), that would be preferable. But, if it is not possible, the trees can be cut down. If they are being cut down, it would be preferable to have a non-Jew do the cutting.

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