Diseased ash trees are set to be felled at Woodvale Crematorium while it is closed for refurbishment work over the next few weeks.
A number of trees have been found to be infected by ash dieback – the same disease which has led to hundreds of trees to be cut down across the city’s woodlands.
Councillor Alan Robins, Cabinet Member for Sports and Recreation, said: “This is a fortunate opportunity to carry out this vital tree felling while the crematorium is closed so it won’t disturb the peace during services.
“While it’s sad to see the loss of ash trees, once infected there’s nothing we can do, so we need to remove them to ensure they don’t become a danger to people.”
While felling is underway, anyone visiting the crematorium and cemetery should look out for signs and avoid the area where work is taking place.
Ash dieback is a fungal disease that affects ash trees and is impossible to contain. The symptoms are early leaf loss and crown dieback which can lead to the death of the tree.
It also weakens the trees, making them more susceptible to pests and pathogens, as well as at higher risk of falling down and putting people in danger.
The council has a city-wide ash dieback regeneration plan to enhance and improve the city’s woodlands for the future. This plan includes details for the restocking and regeneration of trees.
Woodvale Crematorium will be closed for all services and cremations from 15 August until 11 September while work takes place to repair the north vestry roof as well as maintenance work in the two chapels.
During this time, an upgraded sound system and TV screens will also be installed and there will be some road repairs and additional work around the grounds.
Plans are being made for an open day to give residents the opportunity to see the refurbishment work once it’s complete.
The trees in your photograph look in the best of health.
Have these so-called diseased trees actually been certified by a fully qualified tree surgeon?
There is supposed to be a city ‘climate emergency’ before they start chopping down the city’s best carbon-eaters.
Climate penalties should be levied for any tree loss.
No Barry they got Sharron the apprentice working in council tax benefits to have a quick look during her lunch break. She’d seen a couple of episodes of Gardners World and has a lot plant on her desk so is good to go.
Of course they got a fully qualified Arboriculturalist to examine the trees before felling the diseased ones in order to stop ash dieback spreading and claiming even more trees and as the article says they will be replaced.