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Surrey
Heath Borough Council Surrey Police Woking Area
Primary Care Trust Surrey County
Council |
NEWS
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New Life for
Beech Tree
A large mature beech tree which has grown in the grounds of Watchetts
Recreation Ground for the past fifty years has been given a new lease
of life.
The tree had to be removed last year as it was infected with fungus and
was rapidly dying. The main trunk has been retained and with the help
of wood sculptor Tom Harvey, it has been transformed into a beautiful
piece of art.
The trunk has been carved into images of wildlife that can be found in the park and had wood preserver put on it to help it last another ten years.
Cllr Pat Pearce, Economy and Environment Portfolio Holder said, “The sculpture is beautiful, I am so pleased we were able to save the tree by making it into something interesting for the public. We have already received feedback from local dog walkers commenting on how beautiful it is.”
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For further information about
the parks and recreation areas in Surrey Heath please visit the Surrey
Heath website www.surreyheath.gov.uk – Look under ‘Leisure’
and then ‘Parks and Recreation Areas’. Alternatively please
contact the Council on 01276 707100.
For further information or photographs contact:
Amanda Gow, Press & Communications Officer 01276 707312
Jenni Wheller, Communications Assistant 01276 707415
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