Tuesday 1 April 2014

Planned removal of trees at Kelvingrove Park

Yesterday, I went for a stroll through Kelvingrove Park to observe the various works taking place in the run up the Commonwealth Games. 

Currently, there is a planned removal of trees surrounding the Lord Roberts Statue supported by a Felling Licence approval from Forestry Commission Scotland. This has taken place with assistance from both Historic Scotland and the Historic Garden Society.

View of tree stumps remaining.

The tree trunks piled up.

The justification for this work is that "the reinstatement of the designed open space is a key component of the refurbishment of the Lord Roberts Memorial." 

It is not clear to me that this work is absolutely necessary. In the coming year, as part of sustainable management of the city's trees, I would expect tree planting is completed to replace the number of trees felled. Your views and comments on the tree removal would be welcomed.

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