Big tree being felled-Thornbridge Drive S12

[diggerdigger 11]

The big tree on Thornbridge Drive / Thornbridge Avenue junction is being felled

by Amey Group on behalf of Sheffield Council very shortly due to its "unsafe condition" they claim.They also expect to remove most of the roots but surely after about 80 years they could spread for miles under the houses in the area causing possible subsidence and underpinning having to be employed,mine included ! [Oh well.they're experts]

Edited September 18, 2014 by diggerdigger
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[puddinburner 10]

Valid point

[Daven 10]

When first reading the title I thought the OP was referring to the Big Tree pub in Woodseats being felled - although this would have been a cause for celebration imo.

[Zarniwoop 10]

I think that 'run for miles' is a bit unlikely.

AFAIK the diameter of the main tree root spread is usually no more than the height of the tree, though I think Willow trees might exceed this.

[waddy13 10]

Will we now get a new thred for each tree that is being cut down?

[byeo 10]

Will we now get a new thred for each tree that is being cut down?

 

Well, we seem to get a thread everytime someone sees the flashing blue lights from an emergancy vehicle, so why not ?

[diggerdigger 11]

Will we now get a new thred for each tree that is being cut down?

 

Lets hope you haven't got tree roots under your house Waddy !