SLDC confirms three trees to be felled in Kendal

31 July 2012

South Lakeland District Council will shortly be felling three trees in Kendal following investigations that show they are unsafe.

A mature Beech tree on Tenterfell is showing signs of substantial decay caused by fungus, which means that the tree can no longer depend on its root system for stability.  Therefore, the tree will be felled as soon as possible.

At Hawesmead Park in Kendal, a mature Cooper Beech has been found to be in an unsafe condition and also requires felling. 

In addition to this, a very large mature Beech tree in the centre of Hawesmead Park has numerous physical defects and is now in a condition where it needs to be removed.  SLDC is hoping that there will be sufficient good timber from this tree to manufacture a number of seats that will be placed in the park. 

Cllr Clare Feeney-Johnson, portfolio holder for the Environment, said: “It is disappointing to see well established trees felled and we understand that they have enormous visual impact and are valued by the local community.  All the trees have been carefully monitored and now have significant physical defects.  Unfortunately we have no choice but to fell the trees to make the area around them safe.   However, we plan to make a number of park benches from the Beech tree and these will be placed throughout Hawesmead Park for the whole community to enjoy.”