Church to replace Cypress trees

The Methodist Church is replace the Cypress felled recently in the Audlem village church car park.

The church was granted permission to fell two large Cypress trees, a feature of the village landscape, over fears they could prove a danger to traffic

But planting replacements is a condition of their removal as set out in a notice issued by Cheshire East Council under Tree Preservation Order regulations.

"In the first planting season following felling of the tree/trees specified, two Rowan at a height of no less than two metres to be planted as close as is practicable to the base of the removed trees to ensure the long continuity of amenity in the area," the order states.

Two mature Cypress trees, about 12-15 metres high, were found to be deteriorating. An inspection by a Cheshire East tree officer found no obvious cause but agreed at least one of the trees had become "moribund".

His report said: "Owners have waited two growing seasons to see if there would be an improvement in the health of the trees. Unfortunately this has not happened."

Both trees were deemed to be a danger as they are within 5-10 metres of the main road.

The report added that the works would have a high impact but that replacement trees would help "mitigate the loss."

The report concluded: "Although not considered to be in imminent risk of failure and therefore would not meet the criteria for exempt works, the trees are considered to be in a potentially dangerous situation."

The replacement Rowan is a fast-growing tree in the rose family and typically reaches a maximum height of 10-15 metres. It grows in most parts of Britain, but is more common in the north and west, and is found throughout Scotland.

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