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Llanidloes car park trees to be felled over safety risk

Llanidloes car park trees to be felled over safety risk

Diseased trees in a Powys town car park are to be felled because of safety concerns.
Powys County Council said two lime trees in the Gro car park in Llanidloes have an untreatable fatal fungus infection.
The council plans to cut down the trees on August 11 and 12 which will mean a section of the Chapel Street car park will be cordoned off.
A Powys County Council spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, we need to remove two infected trees from the Gro car park in Llanidloes.
"The decision to fell mature trees is never taken lightly, but the severity of the infection (Kretzschmaria Deusta) and the deterioration of the two lime trees in the car park means that there is a risk of falling branches, or even the whole tree toppling over.
"As a result, to ensure the safety of those using the car park, we are left we no other option.
"We plan to remove the trees on 11 & 12 August. A section of the car park will be cordoned off for safety reasons during this time.
"We thank you for your cooperation and understanding."
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