Trees planted in memory of Sheffield soldiers, who died during the First World War are to be felled as a part of the council’s £2 billion road improvement scheme.
The trees on Western Road in Crookes were planted in the 1950s to honour former pupils of Westways Primary School, who lost their lives in the war.
Some of these trees are now to be felled as a part of the council’s Streets Ahead project.
One roadside tree was inspected by Amey contractors, who confirmed that its “multiple limb failures with branches falling onto the pavement” are dangerous and damaging.
Its replacement, a 10 year old Turkish Hazel, will be planted between November and March.
A spokesperson for Amey, said: “Although we are aware that a ten year old tree is not a direct replacement for an old and established tree, we work very hard with our tree suppliers to ensure good quality species which are suited to an urban environment are selected.
“We are working very hard to maintain the city’s mature trees for the residents of Sheffield and for future generations to enjoy.”
Many more trees across the city will be chopped down due to health and safety risks.
Although concerns have been raised about how the scheme affect Sheffield’s environment, the council said that 50,000 new trees have been planted this year, therefore increasing the overall number of woodlands.
Councillor Roger Davison, said: “Their argument is that they are planting new trees so there’s actually not a loss of trees. But all these trees add character to this place.
“I think they should be looking at individual trees, whether they are causing a problem. If they are, we’ll accept that there may be a cause for them to go. But if they’re not, let them stay and as the residents want them to stay.”
Maintenance work on the tree will be carried out between 13th and 16th October.
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