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Left - the green before the tree - unsure of date but early 20th century probably.
Above - Some time around 1990 or just earlier and the tree is quite small as are those on the chapel car park area.,
Right - the tree at its best in early spring and full flower.
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All about a tree...
We love a tree on the green like everyone. But it appears that this tree is not healthy according to people who know better than we do – Norfolk Trees. They surveyed the tree among others for Lyng PC. And the report suggests the council has little choice.
Norfolk Trees said: “Inner crown bad structural form will become a problem in the future as the tree grows. This tree will outgrow its location and will cause the parish council many future problems as well as being a hazard due to its structure. Recommendation: Fell and re-plant with more suitable specimen within 12 months.”
In addition, as the tree's closest neighbour I can add that it drops so much material in autumn that it blocks the drainage ditch on the green and the inadequate exit pipe. I have had to go out and rod this myself to a distance of 5 metres at least once during flooding, which threatened the the road, the pub and local houses. Local people also have to clear tree waste from the ditch regularly.
The tree also threatens telephone and the power line between Cadders Hill and the Fox and local properties. We need to to remember that Lyng PC has a public safety responsibility and carries insurance that could be compromised by failing to act on professional advice. It would be tragic if a child were injured conkering, especially since there are other 'conker' trees including one in front of the village hall.
But what must surely happen is that a more suitable tree is planted to replace it. The council will no doubt seek advice on a suitable specimen and I am sure they will listen to local opinion on the choice and siting.
Norfolk Trees said: “Inner crown bad structural form will become a problem in the future as the tree grows. This tree will outgrow its location and will cause the parish council many future problems as well as being a hazard due to its structure. Recommendation: Fell and re-plant with more suitable specimen within 12 months.”
In addition, as the tree's closest neighbour I can add that it drops so much material in autumn that it blocks the drainage ditch on the green and the inadequate exit pipe. I have had to go out and rod this myself to a distance of 5 metres at least once during flooding, which threatened the the road, the pub and local houses. Local people also have to clear tree waste from the ditch regularly.
The tree also threatens telephone and the power line between Cadders Hill and the Fox and local properties. We need to to remember that Lyng PC has a public safety responsibility and carries insurance that could be compromised by failing to act on professional advice. It would be tragic if a child were injured conkering, especially since there are other 'conker' trees including one in front of the village hall.
But what must surely happen is that a more suitable tree is planted to replace it. The council will no doubt seek advice on a suitable specimen and I am sure they will listen to local opinion on the choice and siting.