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Umbrella Tree

The East Cowes Umbrella Tree was planted over 100 years ago by Queen Victoria’s roads manager.

In January 2018, the Isle of Wight council (via Island Roads) said they would be removing the tree and replacing it with a 3ft Birch tree as the Umbrella Tree was infected with fungus and dangerous.

A campaign was launched to save the iconic tree as mentioned in articles below.

14, April 2024·2 min read

East Cowes’s historic Umbrella Tree stands free after prolonged conservation battle

Iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes saved after seven years of campaigning

8, July 2023·1 min read

Securing Umbrella Tree in East Cowes: Public safety tops council agenda (update 2)

Protective measures are underway for East Cowes' Umbrella Tree due to weakening condition, but Friends fear its future is under threat

7, October 2020·1 min read

The iconic East Cowes Umbrella Tree saga moves on a stage

The saga surrounding the iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes has moved on again with new information relating to the requirement for a new frame

1, October 2020·2 min read

Umbrella Tree: Fundraiser for frame to support century-old tree launched

The Friends of the Umbrella Tree aim to raise £5,000 for a safety frame to protect the public should any branches fall from the tree

25, March 2019·1 min read

Umbrella Tree insurance in place for takeover by community

The £10m public liability insurance is in place and the 'Friends of the Umbrella Tree Ltd' has been officially formed. The Friends are now waiting for the Isle of Wight council to respond.

19, March 2019·1 min read

Join Friends for ‘Umbrella Tree in Bloom’ event

Join the Friends of the Umbrella Tree this Friday afternoon as they hang special paper flowers with a message on the Tree. Expect refreshments (take your own cup) and music.

15, February 2019·2 min read

Council positive about CIC taking on Umbrella Tree

Cllr Karl Love shares the latest news on the Umbrella Tree, which appears to be very positive in relation to the Umbrella Tree being allowed to possibly live out to the end of its life.

29, January 2019·1 min read

Umbrella Tree: Isle of Wight council demand puts future in ‘grave doubt’

The Friends of the Umbrella Tree say the new demands from the Isle of Wight council put the future of the iconic tree in grave doubt. OnTheWight has the details.

3, December 2018·1 min read

Give us responsibility for the Umbrella Tree, say Friends

Friends of the Umbrella Tree say they have everything in place to take on responsibility for 100+ year old Weeping Ash tree, which they want to see live out its remaining life.

16, November 2018·2 min read

D-Day for iconic East Cowes Umbrella Tree

The Isle of Wight council is demanding the town council must insure the tree with immediate effect to indemnify the council against litigation. The ward councillor says very little can be done unless an eleventh hour funding campaign saves the day.

2, August 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council explain why barriers are needed around the Umbrella Tree

Ahead of tonight's East Cowes Town council meeting, the Isle of Wight council have responded to questions posed by OnTheWight about plans to install barriers around the Umbrella Tree.

31, July 2018·1 min read

Plans for ‘barriers around the Umbrella Tree’ slammed

Residents concerned about the future of the Umbrella Tree are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday to object to what has been described as IWC's plans to construct barriers around the tree.

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