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High-tech Solution to help save Islington's leafy Heritage

by Chris Weeks

Tree officers in Islington are using a high-tech scanner — similar to a hospital ultrasound machine — to help save more trees.

Occasionally they need to be removed from leafy streets or parks in the north London borough because of disease.

But officers from Islington Council can now take a look INSIDE the trunk to find out how far decay has spread, thanks to sound wave technology.

This could increase the chances of a tree being allowed to stay.

James Chambers, the Council's senior Tree Service Officer, said: "Sadly we do sometimes need to remove trees when disease has taken hold."

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For more information please call Chris Weeks on 020 7527 3032 or 07825 098804