100-year-old trees removed outside Chichester Cathedral

Great sadness has been expressed at the removal of two large trees that have stood outside Chichester Cathedral for around 100 years.
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One of the trees was cut down on Monday.ks171001-3 SUS-170725-220856008

One of the group of lime trees lining Cathedral Green was removed on Monday with another set to be cut down.

Both have a serious root/lower stem decay which means they ‘present an unacceptable level of risk to the public,’ West Sussex County Council said.

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It is estimated the trees are between 80 and 100 years old and a county council spokesman said although it was a ‘great shame’ it was ‘not entirely unexpected for this type of tree and its age.’

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The tree stump outside the cathedral.ks171001-2 SUS-170725-220844008ks171001-2 Chi Tree Fell  phot kate

The tree stump outside the cathedral.ks171001-2 SUS-170725-220844008
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The remaining trees in the group will be cut back for general maintenance.

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