Old tree gets some help in John Coles Park
A discrete barrier has been installed around the Norway Maple in John Coles Park following routine inspections on the tree’s condition.
The Norway Maple is an old tree of 100+ years old, and as it matures natural ageing processes mean it isn’t quite as stable as it once was.
Chippenham Town Council says sensitive tree surgery works will follow with the aim of reducing the likelihood of parts of the tree breaking, adding that along with deterring direct access to the tree, this will increase the tree’s expected lifespan and reduce the risk of harm to park visitors.
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