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Fourteen diseased trees in Ashton Park cut down

Posted on - 10th October, 2024 - 5:45pm | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Parks, Preston Council, Preston Locations, Preston News, Wildlife and Conservation
Trees being removed in Ashton Park. Captured by Michele Chapman
Trees being removed in Ashton Park. Captured by Michele Chapman

Fourteen trees were removed in Ashton Park in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston during Wednesday afternoon.

The trees were identified as diseased by Preston City Council’s park team and were said to pose a ‘significant risk’.

In a video sent to Blog Preston, a large tree, close to the main road was seen to be cut down.

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A spokesperson for Preston City Council said: “Fourteen trees on Ashton Park have been identified as being diseased and are being removed.

“The trees were close to main roads, pathways and property and posed a significant risk.”

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