Why have trees been removed on Stockton Road?
In August 2009, 21 trees were removed from the University’s Science Site. The removal and pruning of trees is part of essential work to replace and divert mains drainage on the science site. None of the trees were subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) and were removed following consultation with Durham County Planning Department. A survey prior to commencement of the work confirmed that many of the trees were of poor quality or diseased. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to the greening of its estate, the planting of quality trees and landscaping works on the Science Site will ensure that any trees removed as part of this or any future works will be replaced.
