Tree management by Haringey Council

In July this year I noticed that a large plane tree standing on the east side of Green Lanes by Duckett's common (google maps 51°35'17.0"N 0°06'05.2"W) had a suspicious looking fungus growing on the bole.  I reported this on 22nd July having recently read of a tree in Southend on Sea that had collapsed without warning and with fatal results.  The online response was "Thank you for your report. We will aim to assess your report within two working days and decide how urgently it needs to be dealt with."  In fact I have heard nothing further, but passing the spot last week, I saw that the tree has been cut down to the ground and the main boughs and trunk were lying right there.  Presumably, a tree expert considered the tree too much of a risk.  It had shed a few dead branches and perhaps its proximity to a bus stop where people congregate was also a factor.

Whatever the reasoning, it is good to know that online reports can be effective.