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Posted on January 22, 2018September 20, 2021 by Rod

Weather takes its toll on trees

Fallen tree, Townsend Drive by postbox

Several trees on the Heath have succumbed to winter gales, some because of the ‘sail’ effects of ivy and the wind drag it causes, and others, including this dead hawthorn, to old age. This latter tree has fallen across the path along Townsend Drive.

Photo: PC

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