Removal of trees with ash dieback in Rogerstone
Posted on Tuesday 4th January 2022
Work to remove trees infected with ash dieback along the A467 in Rogerstone is due to start on 4 January and is expected to take around four weeks.
The trees could potentially pose a risk to the public so removal is essential in the interests of safety.
While work is taking place, a traffic management system will be in place and every effort is being made to minimise disruption with only one lane due to be closed at any one time.
Residents in the area have been informed and signage will be in place to advise road users.
Ash dieback is a devastating airborne disease for which there is no cure.
Surveys have established there are thousands of infected trees across the city. While we regret the loss of any trees, there is no alternative way to deal with the disease and public safety is our priority.
Surveys have taken place to establish exactly where the trees are and the programme of work to remove them is be based on the stage of the disease and the risk the trees pose to the public.
Two replacement trees will be planted for each tree that is removed but they will need time to mature to have the same impact on the environment as those being removed.
Replacement trees will be planted but they will need time to mature to have the same impact on the environment as those being removed.