Three trees within an award-winning park will be felled and removed. Following inspections from Warwick District Council’s Spaces and Forestry teams, the trees at Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa will be removed, replaced, and planted nearby.
The first tree to go will be an Indian Bear Tree near the lake due to the extent of the decay within the stem, whereas the Copper Beech Tree on the footpath will be removed due to the presence of a root-decaying fungus.
A small Horse Chestnut Tree outside the foothouse is heavily infected with bleeding canker, and a Tulip Tree on the Newbold Terrace side of the park will be reduced to combat the signs of decay currently showing.
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Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood, Councillor Will Roberts, said: “A historic park like Jephson Gardens with many ancient and veteran trees is sadly going to see the unfortunate loss of some of its residents. This summer’s hot, dry conditions will have exacerbated the stress these trees were already under, and sadly, we now have to take action to prevent them from causing any issues to other trees, wildlife, and our park users.
“It’s sad to have to remove any tree from our parks and open spaces, but the safety of the public must come first. Rest assured, our Green Spaces and Forestry teams work tirelessly to preserve the special character of this magnificent park, and the replacement trees will provide the same pleasure to visitors for many years to come.”
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