As documented in Herne Hill magazine 127 we are campaigning to replace missing street trees in Herne Hill.
A small tree near my house was blown over in one of the winter storms. I emailed Lambeth Council to ask them to remove it and to replace it when the time was right. I was dismayed by the reply, which in essence said the Council is not delivering a planting or replacement programme at this time, due to council wide spending reviews. The reply went on to say the site I had identified would be recorded for future replacement, "should the Council resume tree planting at a later point in time".
The Herne Hill Society committee feels strongly that the presence of street trees adds greatly to the pleasant environment of Herne Hill. Of course they have other benefits, such as the absorption of harmful air pollutants. So we have decided that the first thing to do is assess the size of the problem. And this is where we need your help.
Southwark Council, on the other hand, does still have a tree replacement programme, but do please let us know of any missing trees and we will pass the information on to them.
We would be grateful if as many people as possible, in both Lambeth and Southwark, could let us know if there are empty tree pits in their street, and others nearby, if they can.
Please email [email protected] with your information.
Sheila Northover
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