Moving pear tree

I wouldn't think you can move a 40yrs old pear tree. Better to get a new one they fruit fairly quickly.

Why not put the decking somewhere else!

I can't see that happening succesfully, however semi mature trees can be moved succesfully, it is a specialist task but it can be done, it usually takes a couple of years to complete the process. You would almost certainly have to get the professionals involved. Contact a "qualified" aboriculturist, they'll be able to help you out. Make sure they are an aboriculturist and not just some person who cut's trees for a living.

You never specified the size of the tree, so this of course would be a major factor in determining whether or not you can re-locate your tree or not.

Ok good luck, I hope this helped you make a decision.

The other alternative, depending on the size of the deck, is to have the pear tree growing through a hole cut round the tree. If you do this, make sure the hole is large enough to allow the tree to increase its girth

Thats the best idea Andrew, My hub built the decking last year around the 10 year old Cordy because i didnt want to chance replanting it.... Dee...

yeah that sounds great except that it may not be practical, the idea of the deck may be that people can sit down at a table, the fact that a forty year old pear tree is there may be a problem. It may be totally in the way or may cause a lot of shade.

Very uneasy!

Many thanks for the advice, I would like to keep the pear tree but unfortunately the fruit makes a mess when it falls so if I can't move it, it will have to be cut down.