Fourth Ladder tree now scheduled for removal

Following the notification received of three trees for removal a few days ago, another message from Haringey this morning:

A further tree has been identified as requiring removal this is located outside 40 Umfreville Road N4.

The tree has been colonised by decay fungi (Ganoderma) which has compromised the structural integrity. This is a serious structural defect. Ganoderma species cause extensive decay of the lower trunk and root plate making the trees structurally unsound with the potential to fail at or near ground level. There is no treatment, or ways to prevent the acceleration of the decay. Most ornamental trees do not respond well to decay and once colonised, their stability can weaken rapidly and this often leads to them failing in high winds. Colonisation by Ganoderma fungi is the most common cause of street trees failing in the borough.