Breaking news - 2 March 2025

Those walking the path in the sun this weekend will have noticed 12 large trees along the railway side of the path have been marked in blue.  We are hoping the numbers relate to pruning back/pollarding rather than removal…..but of course railway safety is paramount!  The numbered trees include 4 oaks by Wells Copse and the big beech (see our home page) beloved by all residents.

7 March 2025

The land either side of the multi user path is managed by the Manydown Company.  Network Rail were concerned recently after a large tree collapsed over the fence toward the railway.  Manydown were subsequently asked to carry out a risk assessment of all the trees in this area - hence the markup of 12 trees needing attention.  We have been advised that these will be pollarded or felled or monolithed depending on site and risks.

Local residents arranged a meet around the big beech this afternoon - excellent photos on facebook.  It is hoped the Gazette will publish an article with photos in the next week or two.

13 March

The BDBC tree officer has agreed to carry out a resistograph test on the beech; also the tree work has not been commissioned yet.  So nothing likely for at least the next week.  The tree officer mentioned it is possible the work on the other 11 trees may proceed.

20 March

Stop  press….. the number 6 on our beech now has a blue cross on top…?has a resident found some paint of the same colour….or has the Council now decided to delay any work on the tree?

The Jubiloaks committee