Article: Beech tree to be axed.

A large and imposing Beech tree, located at the eastern gable end of St Michael's Church, Church Lane, South Malling is in a dangerous condition and will have to be cut down in the very near future.

Lewes District Council's Tree & Landscape Officer has inspected the tree which is thought to be between 150 and 180 years old and found a combination of die-back of the canopy and the presence of rot at the base of the tree means that it is at risk of wind-throw.

Unfortunately there is no alternative other than complete removal.

The Reverend M Woodsford said: 'I have been in contact with Lewes District ...

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