Loss of trees from Edmondscote Athletics Track
It’s with much regret that Warwick District Council will be removing a significant number of trees in close proximity to the Edmondscote Athletics Track in Leamington Spa in the coming weeks.
Around one third of the Poplars need to be felled or cut back on safety grounds, due to their location bordering the popular sports facilities used on a daily basis by both adults and children.
Over the past few months, the trees have been carefully monitored by the District Council’s Green Spaces and County Council’s Forestry teams but are sadly a further victim of climate change and spread of disease, with an ever-increasing likelihood of them falling if action isn’t taken.
Councillor Will Roberts, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood commented:
“We know the felling of these magnificent trees will leave a big gap in the landscape surrounding the athletics track and field, which will be very noticeable to local residents. However, as custodians of this well used facility our priority is always to ensure the safety of the public. As ever I am grateful to the Green Spaces team and colleagues from Warwickshire County Council for the work they do to preserve and maintain our trees. It is hoped that by removing the trees which are suffering from disease it will help the remaining trees to thrive.”
Clearance work has already begun on site ahead of the felling of the trees which will commence on Tuesday 25 February. Fencing and signage will be in place to protect the public during the works.
