21/07/2026
Unfortunately, this beautiful Copper Beech had developed Ganoderma and was ultimately deemed unsafe.
Over the last year, we had worked on this stunning specimen to keep its height below the required limit due to its location beneath a flight path.
As the tree was protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), it underwent resistograph testing to assess the integrity of the internal wood and determine the extent of decay caused by the Ganoderma fungus. The results showed that the base of the stem was suffering from severe internal decay, meaning the tree could no longer be safely retained.
Our team carefully dismantled the tree using advanced rigging techniques, ensuring no damage was caused to the surrounding car park, fences, or low-level shrubs.
Rather than removing it completely, we left the main stem standing as a habitat for wildlife 🌳🐞