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Rotting tree trunk

Reported via mobile in the Report a tree problem category anonymously at 13:19, Monday 5 August 2024

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 1 minute later

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This tree was pollarded by the council some years ago but is now being eaten from the inside by insects of some sort resulting in the remaining trunk being spongey and the bark falling off in large lumps.

Council ref: ENQ241013292

Asset ID: 16PT

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  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 13:20, Monday 5 August 2024

  • Having been out this morning to tidy the pavement and strim grass growing around the base of the trunk, the wood was so soft that chunks were coming off with the strimmer. I am very concerned as this tree stump is on the corner near my property and the main route for many schools in the neighborhood.

    Posted anonymously at 13:35, Sunday 11 August 2024

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    Since my last update, someone or something (we have foxes and badgers in the area) is kicking/digging at the base of the tree leaving some very large holes. I am concerned that the stump is becoming unstable and will fall into the pavement/road and take my boundary road with it.

    Posted anonymously at 16:47, Sunday 18 August 2024

  • Thank you for your report. I have visited site and assessed the trees in their location. I have instructed our contractors to carry out works to the tree described in the enquiry. These works will be undertaken within the next 60 Days

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:51, Friday 23 August 2024

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