The University will carry out tree surgery on the 150 year-old horse chestnut outside King’s College Chapel on King’s Parade next week to safeguard its future.

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 Cambridge City Council's arboricultural officer, works have been agreed 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 approval from Cambridge City Council to carry out the above works.

The work, by local tree surgeon Peter Oakes, will begin on Monday 27 July and is expected to take four days.
 

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