The University is planning works to safeguard the future of the 200 year-old horse chestnut tree outside King’s College Chapel on King’s Parade.

In 2008 a substantial branch of this iconic tree broke off and fell, giving rise to concern about public safety and the tree’s long term health.

Following detailed investigation and discussion with Cambrdge City Council’s arboricultural officer, works are now planned which will safeguard the tree’s future and minimise the prospect of the loss of other branches.

This work will involve cutting back lower branches, reducing the length of some of the heavier limbs and reducing and shaping the crown. It will also involve the installation of non invasive steel cables to provide additional support to the crown and heavier branches.

The tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order and the University has made an application to Cambridge City Council for approval to carry out the above works.

If the application is successful it is likely that the work will be undertaken in late spring/early summer this year.
 

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