A 200-year-old tree in a National Trust garden has been felled over safety concerns.<\/p>\n
The trust said the red oak tree on the Saltram estate in Plymouth was affected by a "progressive fungal disease" that had affected its "long-term structural stability".<\/p>\n
The statement said the decision was "not taken lightly" and all possible alternatives had been "carefully considered.".<\/p>\n
Luke Barley, from the board of trustees, said it was a "sad incident" but "the tree was affected by an aggressive fungus, meaning we had to take measures to ensure the safety of visitors and others who might be harmed if it fell.".<\/p>\n
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Trust officials said they recognized the tree's importance to visitors, but the decision was made to "prevent future danger to the public and ensure the long-term safety of the site.".<\/p>\n
In 2025, the tallest tree in the garden also had to be cut down after two large vertical cracks and fungus appeared on it.<\/p>\n
Barley said a number of experts were involved in making the decision, including Saltram Forestry staff who are qualified tree inspectors, regional and national consultants, and external tree care specialists "who used advanced technology to measure the extent of rot at the base of the tree.".<\/p>\n
\u00ab"Everyone agreed that leaving this tree in this place would be irresponsible on our part.".<\/p>\n
\u00abWe take our responsibility for safety very seriously, but also our responsibility to care for trees, because they provide us with so much: a home for wildlife, carbon storage, clean air and water, beauty and meaning for people.\u00bb.<\/p>\n
He added: "We have a huge number of trees in Saltram and across the Trust that are carefully managed, and we have plans to plant millions more.".<\/p>\n
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