Fallen tree branch - Lordship lane

[maxxi]

Falling timber seems to be following me around - a large branch has split from the trunk of a plane tree and fallen (about 30 mins or so ago) onto the pavement outside the old Curry Cabin - tried to contact relevant Southwark dept but nothing seems to be open unless someone has another number. Don't think the rest of the tree is dangerous but I'm no wood doctor.

[maxxi]

Police and tree surgeons dealing

[rch]

Thanks for posting this, Maxxi... I wasn't around yesterday and therefore missed it. I've emailed the tree officer to ask what caused it and what will happen to the tree, will let you know.

Hopefully this wasn't a consequence of the dry weather...

[maxxi]

Hope it will lead to the other trees in that stretch being checked for good health.

[rch]

Hi again, Maxxi... two quick updates.

Firstly, I noticed that the cut up branch was stacked in the Curry Cabin forecourt for most of yesterday, but was removed by the end of the day. But I haven't heard anything formal from the tree team yet.

Secondly, someone PMd me to say that it was witnessed that the branch was broken off by a lorry (am being specifically vague in public), so hopefully the dry weather wasn't a significant factor.

Thanks yet again for posting this, will update when I know more specifics.

[rch]

I've now heard back from the tree officer... sadly, the split in the trunk of the tree runs too far down, so the tree will definitely have to be removed before it dies and becomes a safety hazard... probably in August sometime.

Have asked to plant a new replacement, but there are technical issues that need to be overcome...

[solar]

Poor tree. Ironic that it's next to an acorn branch!

[DulwichFox]

possibly the tree branch was struck by a bus or high lorry.. ???

foxy

[rch]

Yes, it was struck by a lorry, as per my above post. I know who it was, so I will have a word at some point.

And I also smiled at the Acorn coincidence... great minds, etc.