Cambridge is to lose two more trees, but not because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
More than 100 trees across the district were destroyed or severely compromised by the cyclone in mid-February, with Lamb St and Carlyle St in Cambridge hard hit.
Now two other high-profile trees – a horse chestnut and a sweet chestnut – must go.
The two trees, estimated to be 50-years old, are near the Victoria St roundabout at the top of Lake Te Koo Utu. This summer neither tree came into leaf and it’s now confirmed both have died.
Council arborists say while it’s not common, there’s no indication what has caused the trees to die. They suspect a series of long hot summers have taken a toll.
Weather permitting, both trees will be removed on April 20 and replacement trees will be planted in autumn or winter when they have a better chance of surviving. Replacement species have not been selected but they will be large-growing trees to provide shade and match other trees in the area.
