Windblown damage

Today we were out clearing up a tree which had been damaged in the wind.

 

After high winds are forecast we survey the park and make a note of trees that have come down.

We prioritise the trees on pathways, near desire lines and near any buildings.

The one in the photo was over a desire line used by people who walk their dogs, so we acted swiftly and got it down with the use of a chainsaw and a winch.

We made the area safe after felling and cleared any wood off the desire line.

Some trees are left as standing deadwood if they are away from pathways as they are a good habitat for beetles and in turn will provide food for birds around the park.