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Jun 2023
Last Updated: 16/06/2023
Watch: Lime tree on Stray in Harrogate being felled
The tree on the Stray on Beech Grove.
Four trees on the Stray in Harrogate are to be felled by North Yorkshire Council.
The trees, close to Beech Grove, are deemed to be in poor condition and pose a safety risk due to their proximity to the road.
Resident Chris Graville sent us this video of one of the trees being cut down.
https://youtube.com/shorts/FkzuYFCjoBI?feature=share
Barrie Mason, assistant director for highways at the council, said:
“This lime tree is one of four along Beech Grove on the Stray which are in poor condition and are to be removed as they are deemed high risk due to their position next to the road.
“This work is in line with the national tree and woodland policy which ensures two trees are planted to replace every one cut down.
"This means we are sustaining and increasing the number of trees across the county.”
North Yorkshire Council took over responsibility for managing the Stray on April 1, when Harrogate Borough Council was abolished.
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