We are sorry to report that one of our old oak trees has fallen over, by the pathway that runs beside the Hanley Tennis Club. Fortunately the clubhouse escaped damage as far as we are aware. The Council responded promptly and the path has been cleared. Inspection of the fallen tree showed that the roots were rotten and that most of the core was dead. However the trunk can lie in place and it will provide habitats for a host of creatures for decades to come. For more information about the importance of oak trees, there is an informative article on the website of the Woodland Trust here>>
