Tree maintenance near Whiteknights Lake planned
22 July 2024
Maintenance work on trees between Whiteknights Lake and Earley Gate on Whiteknights campus will take place between 25-30 July 2024.
The work will involve pruning and felling a small number of trees next to paths near the lake bridges and Brian Hoskins and Harry Pitt buildings.
This work is part of regular maintenance of trees on our campuses. Most of the felled trees will grow back from the stumps, while other work is to limit growth and remove dead wood to help keep the footpaths free of obstructions.
Work schedule
|
Date |
Work and location |
Footpath closure |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday 25 July |
Fell Ash tree near Black Bridge (morning) and Alder tree near Friends Bridge (afternoon) |
Lakeside paths near trees closed during work but main path to Earley Gate open |
|
Friday 26 July |
Fell small number of trees near Friends Bridge on Earley Gate side of lake |
Main path between Friends Bridge and Earley Gate closed for one day. Please follow diversion up past atmospheric observatory to Harry Pitt |
|
Monday 29 July |
Fell Red Oak off footpath near Friends Bridge on Earley Gate side, and clear debris near bridges on Whiteknights side of lake |
Lakeside paths near bridges closed on Whiteknights side, but main paths open |
|
Tuesday 30 July |
Clear debris near Friends Bridge |
Footpath between Friends Bridge and Early Gate closed. Colleagues should follow diversion up past atmospheric observatory to Harry Pitt |