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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Meet the man who cares for 'lonely' tree on Glasgow's Argyle Street
David Treanor, an arborist and owner of Treewise Urban Forestry, has been responsible for the "Argyle Street Ash" outside the Franklin Terrace tenements for the last five years. The Paisley native has nominated the 75-foot-tall attraction for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year, making the top 10 shortlist. David Treanor, an arborist and owner of Treewise Urban Forestry pictured with the "Argyle Street Ash "tree outside the Franklin Terrace tenements on Argyle Street in the West End of Glasgow. (Image: Colin Mearns) He explained what inspired him to put the tree forward. David said: "Its location and striking form mean it nearly always leads press coverage with a kind of quiet defiance – standing in the heart of Argyle Street like it always has. "I've looked after the tree for over five years in a professional capacity, carrying out safety inspections and remedial work. "Over time, I noticed it was resisting ash dieback far better than most trees I've encountered. "That led me to dig deeper – both scientifically and historically." Also known as The Lone Tree of Finnieston, the tree was described in James Cowan's 1935 book From Glasgow's Treasure Chest as 'quite the most graceful ash I have seen.' It was the first tree in Glasgow to receive a Tree Preservation Order and is regarded as a symbol of resilience locally, producing greenery and shade in an otherwise grey and urban part of the city. Pat Lilly, and his daughter Louise, pictured in front of the tree (Image: Colin Mearns) Nine other trees from across the UK make up the list, including a sycamore growing at Napier University in Edinburgh, with the "Argyle Street Ash" being put forward by David as the wildcard pick. READ MORE: UK Government announce £39million investment in Renfrewshire A picture of a tree from 1962 (Image: Newsquest) The other nine were selected by a panel of experts. David also opened up on the history of the tree. He continued: "We know that the tree is estimated to be 170 years old meaning it has lived through a fifth of Glasgow's 850 year history "It became clear that this tree has survived the Victorian era, survived Glasgow's 'Age of Smoke,' when coal soot darkened the air and buildings while Glasgow was the second city of the Empire. "It survived the Clydeside Blitz and the 1968 storm when many tenements were destroyed. "It has endured from Trams to Tesla's. In 1980 Glasgow District Council took the step to protect the tree under TPO No.1, Glasgow's very first Tree Preservation Order. "It's been part of so many Glaswegians' everyday lives that people often tell me they can't imagine Argyle Street without it." Locals also expressed their delight at the nomination, reflecting on memories of the tree. One man said: "In the 1970s as a student I'd open my curtains to see the tree every morning and later in life it inspired me to plant more trees across the city." Another said: "Me and my mates always admire the tree when having a few pints at the Park Bar." A third commented: "My parents met under that tree." Another local, Pat Lilly, remembers his grandparents renting the flat when he was a child. Pat added: "I always remember the tree being in my Granny's front garden, and I played there from being a toddler with lots of my cousins. "It's unbelievable that the tree has been selected to be in the running for Tree of the Year, 2025." Voting for the competition opened on Friday, July 11, with the winner being decided in September 19, with the winner going on to represent the UK at the European Tree of the Year finals. You can vote by clicking here.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Households told to do one thing before cutting tree down in your own garden
If a tree is causing you problems in your garden you need to be careful to check this one detail first - otherwise you can risk causing problems with your neighbours If your neighbour's massive tree is obscuring your view, it's best not to pick up the saw just yet – there's one important thing garden -owners in England should do first. While trees are generally inoffensive, there are some reasons why you may want to remove them. Trees and their roots can cause issues including structural damage to buildings from roots, block sunlight and even cause potential damage to underground pipes or drains. They can also attract certain kinds of pests in some cases. Similarly, a neighbour 's tree might have branches hanging over into your garden, or you may feel that they have a hedge that has grown too high. However, removing a tree or hedge may not be your decision to make. Plus, chopping it down without consulting anybody may result in unnecessary friction. According to Citizen's Advice, if you and your neighbour are in disagreement over a problem related to a tree or hedge, it's best to try to resolve things informally. This way you can attempt to work towards a mutually beneficial solution. You can speak to your neighbour about the issue face-to-face. However, if you're not comfortable doing that, then you can write them a letter or email instead. Although, in this case it's important to keep a copy of any email or letter you receive from them. This way you have a reference for any agreement you may come to. If you happen to rent your home, it could also be a good idea to talk to your landlord about the issues, as they might be able to deal with the disagreement on your behalf. If you and your neighbour still can't come to an agreement, then you can ask for a mediator. A mediator is a neutral third party who can help you come to a compromise. Crucially, before you cut a tree, you need to also check if it's protected by a Tree Preservation Order. If so, you'll have to ask the council for permission to cut the tree even if it's yours. If you're not sure whether you or your neighbour owns a tree or hedge, there are some easy ways to tell. If the trunk or main stem of a tree or hedge is on your land, then you own it. However, if it's on the boundary between properties, you'll need to refer to the legal documents you got when you bought your home, as they will show where the boundary is. In some cases, the may even say who's responsible for the tree or hedge. If you don't have access to the documents, you can buy them from the Land Registry. It might be a good idea to buy the documents for your neighbour's house too, as they may contain more information.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 ‘nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies
Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit LEAF IT OUT Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 'nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has won his battle with neighbours to axe seven "nuisance" trees at his Cheshire mansion - despite fears for magpies. The Liverpool legend, 74, and his next door neighbours were left stumped after half a dozen locals living opposite objected to the "wholesale" cull. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Retired football player Kevin Keegan Credit: Getty 3 The sycamore trees near his home (not pictured) are all in poor condition. Similar trees are pictured on a public road Credit: Matthew Pover One protestor even sent a sound recording to the local council of birds in the trees including blackbirds, blue tits, parakeets, robins and Magpies, in a desperate bid to save the 60ft-high sycamores. Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit, like the bird's plumage, and Keegan bossed them back in the 1990s. The 50-year-old trees were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) before the row of four houses, including Keegan's, were built. But Keegan and his neighbours have now successfully applied to the local council to have the "dead and decaying" trees completely felled to the ground. In a letter, one objector wrote: "The protected trees have always provided a welcome and quite natural habitat for the wide diversity of animals, especially birds. "For many years, our property and those of our neighbours have overlooked an empty field. Now our view, especially during the winter months, is of four detached houses. "During the summer months, a time when most people enjoy being out in their gardens, the protected trees have provided a level of privacy, shade from the sun and good noise reduction (for all parties). "Over the last 40 years I can honestly say the protected trees have caused no real problems at all. To destroy live trees would be a tragedy." Another objector, whose house backs on to Keegan's, paid towards the cost of previous tree works in a gesture of good will. They said: "I am in total agreement that tree maintenance and action is required to the trees. My objection is with some of the proposed action." A third objector said: "The face the trees are now considered a nuisance shouldn't necessitate their wanton removal, after all the trees were there long before the houses were built." Keegan won three Division One Championships, two UEFA Cups, one FA Cup and a European Cup in his playing career at Liverpool, and also won the Ballon d'Or twice. As a manager, he is famous for his "I would love it if we beat them" rant at Sir Alex Ferguson as his Newcastle side threw away a 13-point lead and lost the Premier League title to Man Utd in 1996. The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 and has since added a loft conversion, two dormer windows and a rear conservatory. Officials at Trafford Council gave the go-ahead for the tree felling by April 2027, but ordered that new trees should be planted. They said: "The sycamore trees proposed for removal are all in poor condition, most have areas of dead bark on the lower stem, structural weaknesses in the crown and poor leaf budding rates. "Decay is evident in several previous pruning points and these trees are likely to become hazardous in the near future if they remain."
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 ‘nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies
FORMER Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has won his battle with neighbours to axe seven "nuisance" trees at his Cheshire mansion - despite fears for magpies. The Advertisement 3 Retired football player Kevin Keegan Credit: Getty 3 The sycamore trees near his home (not pictured) are all in poor condition. Similar trees are pictured on a public road Credit: Matthew Pover One protestor even sent a sound recording to the local council of birds in the trees including blackbirds, blue tits, parakeets, robins and Magpies, in a desperate bid to save the 60ft-high sycamores. Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit, like the bird's plumage, and The 50-year-old trees were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) before the row of four houses, including Keegan's, were built. But Keegan and his neighbours have now successfully applied to the local council to have the "dead and decaying" trees completely felled to the ground. Advertisement Read more neighbour rows In a letter, one objector wrote: "The protected trees have always provided a welcome and quite natural habitat for the wide diversity of animals, especially birds. "For many years, our property and those of our neighbours have overlooked an empty field. Now our view, especially during the winter months, is of four detached houses. "During the summer months, a time when most people enjoy being out in their gardens, the protected trees have provided a level of privacy, shade from the sun and good noise reduction (for all parties). "Over the last 40 years I can honestly say the protected trees have caused no real problems at all. To destroy live trees would be a tragedy." Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive Another objector, whose house backs on to They said: "I am in total agreement that tree maintenance and action is required to the trees. My objection is with some of the proposed action." A third objector said: "The face the trees are now considered a nuisance shouldn't necessitate their wanton removal, after all the trees were there long before the houses were built." Keegan won three Division One Championships, two UEFA Cups, one FA Cup and a European Cup in his playing career at Advertisement As a manager, he is famous for his "I would love it if we beat them" rant at Sir Alex Ferguson as his The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 and has since added a loft conversion, two dormer windows and a rear conservatory. Officials at Trafford Council gave the go-ahead for the tree felling by April 2027, but ordered that new trees should be planted. They said: "The sycamore trees proposed for removal are all in poor condition, most have areas of dead bark on the lower stem, structural weaknesses in the crown and poor leaf budding rates. Advertisement "Decay is evident in several previous pruning points and these trees are likely to become hazardous in the near future if they remain." 3 The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 Credit: Jon Bond - The Sun
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Daily Record
Path improvements mean people can walk, wheel or cycle on traffic-free route between Bargeddie and Coatbridge
The transformed woodland path, dubbed the Oakridge Greenway, has been designed and constructed by active travel charity Sustrans. Improvements to a path now make it possible for people to walk, wheel or cycle on a completely traffic-free route between Bargeddie and Coatbridge. The transformed woodland path, dubbed the Oakridge Greenway, has been designed and constructed by active travel charity Sustrans. The National Cycle Network Route 75 from Coatbridge leaves the Monkland Canal and passes through the Oakridge Estate Community Woodlands to reach Bargeddie. As a traffic-free route, the link through the Community Woodlands is vital in connecting neighbourhoods and boosting local biodiversity. Despite the path having never been surfaced, a daily average of 174 people used the path in the summer months. However, in wet weather, usage dropped drastically as the path became extremely muddy. This made it inaccessible for many people's everyday journeys, particularly for those using wheelchairs, pushing prams, or cycling. To avoid the mud, those who still used the route often walked around the path which unfortunately wore away many of the plants. The woodland contains a mixture of oak and birch trees, with some over a hundred years old and protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Since 2024, Sustrans has been working with the community to redesign the path and allow the woodland to regenerate. With works now complete, the path has been transformed into an accessible all-weather surface for people walking, wheeling and cycling. This has improved local connections to nearby schools and public transport. To minimise environmental impact, the project used a "no-dig" method and created a floating path design, while installing a tree root protection membrane. The works also involved sowing a native seed mix of grasses and wildflowers along the path's edge, to encourage the greenspace to flourish again. Since the project was completed, Sustrans has received incredibly positive feedback from the community. People have noted they can now use the path to walk to school, to visit the canal and watch the wildlife, and to get to Coatbridge town centre. Local group Friends of Monklands Canal were consulted throughout the project and chairman Alan McCormack said: "It's fair to say the new path is a game changer for the local community and Friends of Monklands Canal. "As a gateway to the canal and beyond, the benefits it will provide over its lifetime will be immeasurable to people's physical and mental health. We're delighted to see it complete." Chris Brace, principal network development manager at Sustrans, added: "The path's transformation is truly like night and day. "We are thrilled to have made these vital improvements, meaning people in Bargeddie and the surrounding area can now choose to walk, wheel or cycle for more of their local journeys. "The National Cycle Network is the backbone of our infrastructure for active travel, connecting communities across Scotland. "But it also provides us with unique access to local nature. "Improvements like the Oakridge Greenway project allow more people to not only get active but to get out into green spaces - ultimately feeling healthier, happier and more connected to where they live." The Oakridge Greenway was made possible by funding from the Scottish Government, administered through Sustrans' National Cycle Network Development programme. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
