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56 greenway sw20 9bh
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1266903-N0G8M6.
Tree outside of no 54 and 56 cut down, explanation from operatives, tree was dead, but it wasn't, so why cut it down, also will there be another tree planted, thanks, resident of no 56.
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Thank you for your report. During a routine inspection, signs structural weakness (e.g. internal decay, cavity) and recorded. As the tree was found to be high risk, in the interest of protecting both the public and property we had no other choice but to fell it. We only ever remove trees as a last resort, if they have become unsafe, dead or diseased. On the face of it trees can appear healthy, even with less than 1 inch of alive tissue at the surface. However, the wood inside has been consumed by a wood decay fungi, to the extent that not enough strength remains to support the trees weight. Therefore, a tree can appear healthy but ultimately be a danger to people and property. The Councils ultimate responsibility is to ensure public street trees remain healthy and safe whilst appreciating that it is a living organism that is susceptible to external factors such as disease as was the case in this instance. We can ensure you a replacement tree will be arranged.
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