Work starts to fell one of Farnham's tallest trees in Gostrey Meadow

Workmen have begun to fell one the last remaining Lombardy poplar trees in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham. The tree, which used to be part of an avenue of poplars planted on the meadow's border with Union Road, is thought to be one of Farnham's tallest tress. However, Farnham Town Council-commissioned tests have found it to be 'over-mature' and at risk of collapse, posing a risk to the public. Felling works will continue into the afternoon on Thursday, January 11, with one lane of Union Road closed and the meadow's playground also shut to the public.