Tree Removal at Trowbridge Cemetery
A large oak tree at Down Cemetery is to be removed due to significant structural damage caused by Storm Amy.
The tree has a 2-meter crack at its base and has been deemed unsafe by external contractors.
- The decision was made by Trowbridge Town Council to ensure visitor safety.
- Tree removal was chosen as the only safe and practical solution.
The council stressed that tree removal is not a decision taken lightly and that all other alternatives have been considered.
The removal aims to preserve the cemetery grounds and maintain public safety.
Author's summary: Storm damage leads to tree removal at cemetery.