Our Beautiful Chestnut Tree

• The Chestnut tree planted in the 1960's
• This was our neighbour's view
• It started to show signs of distress
• An attack of the Leaf Miner moth.
• All too common signs of Bleeding canker.
• Bacterium infection.
• The tree was dying.
• The tree was now dangerous and needed to come down.
• 28 July 2011. The first branches.
• Clearing the site as you go.
• Steady work.
• Safe working.
• Instant disposal to wood chips.
• A high level of skill is demonstrated.
• Great care is taken at all stages.
• Skilled saw sharpening and maintenance.
• Last few seconds.
• Finally down after 50+ years

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