tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931996672384583120.post5059370164381453104..comments2023-07-10T07:06:57.503+01:00Comments on The Orton Blog: Farewell Waterville AshCouncillor Julie Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988998789577810742noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931996672384583120.post-68997658508138653002017-10-09T23:48:58.384+01:002017-10-09T23:48:58.384+01:00Ah, ye of little faith Mrs A. :-D Initially, we we...Ah, ye of little faith Mrs A. :-D Initially, we were told that the city council planned only to chip the wood. However, once we were able to demonstrate the strength of feeling about the tree, the council agreed that the wood would be used in a way that would commemorate the tree and in consultation with local residents. The taking of cuttings is also being considered. Local residents have also been invited to keep a piece of the tree if they wish to do so. Regarding re-planting, as we fear an ash wouldn't succeed at the site, a mature oak is to be planted there and four or five other trees nearby to mark the special nature of the tree that has been lost. There are also ideas brewing to place an information board at the spot to commemorate this great tree. We would never stand for the planting of non-indigenous species here (there are four Greens on the parish council who'd have none of that!).Councillor Julie Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988998789577810742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931996672384583120.post-85604163605553119492017-10-09T21:15:59.896+01:002017-10-09T21:15:59.896+01:00Did the council consider taking a cutting, or graf...Did the council consider taking a cutting, or grafting the tree so it could be perpetuated in some way?<br /><br />No. Thought not. Much easier to cut it down and replace it with a smaller, non indigenous species. <br />Mrs Angryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586223909475832791noreply@blogger.com