Dangerous trees on Highfield Estate causing danger to life and vehicles
Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6998930.
There are around 20 trees along the stretch of lane indicated on the map which are falling or have fallen on other trees many of which are hanging precariously over the highway. The lane is used frequently by cyclists, tourists and members of the public and village residents some with very small children in prams. Every time there is even moderate wind the trees fall blocking the lane. I walk the lane daily for leisure/exercise and the other day when it was windy the prospect of passing the tree line on a public highway was frankly terrifying. Waving trees, creaking and groaning as they rub against each other. The situation is nothing but neglect on behalf of the landowner. Someone will be killed if the dangerous trees aren't removed.
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Thank you for 'Reporting a Problem'. This information has been forwarded to the Tree & Woodland Officer. We are only able to inspect trees that are dead, damaged, diseased or causing a physical obstruction as a priority, The responsibility for trees on private land lies with the owners or occupier. We will investigate this issue and may contact the tree’s owner. For more information follow https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/ Highways/ Report-a-tree-issue.aspx
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The trees continue to fall and lean over the public highway. The land owner (a off-shored investment company) is metaphorically and literally absent.
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This has been passed onto the highways department for inspection/action.
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The trees continue to pose a danger to both traffic and walkers, with many hanging precariously over the road for around 400m of the U8108.