Three lime trees to be removed for public safety

We have taken the difficult decision that three large lime trees in the Dane John Gardens that are diseased need to be removed on public safety grounds.

The trees are all next to the busy main walkway through the park.

They are suffering from a fungus called Ganaderma, which rots wood. They have been monitored for some time and there is now considerable die off in the crown, tree rot and the presence of cavities.

As their condition worsens, the risk of them coming down increases. Following very careful consideration, regrettably we believe the time has come to fell them.

Two of the trees are located between the park’s cafe and the fountain. The third is between the fountain and Worthgate Place.

This work will be taking place in early September. Access to the Dane John will be maintained but areas around the trees will be restricted.

All three will be replaced with new lime trees in order to retain the long term integrity of the avenue of trees through the Dane John.

This will not be immediate but our intention is to plant them this autumn.

Published: 20 August 2024