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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
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.
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Iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes saved after seven years of campaigning
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Island Roads wanted to remove the tree which was planted by Queen Victoria’s road manager, but after opposition from Islanders, celebrities and locals, alternative options are being pursued.
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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.
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The Isle of Wight council say that although they have no objection to the request to remove the tree, options are being considered and investigated further with Island Roads that may prevent the immediate removal of the tree.
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Chris Gutteridge says that several tree surgeons have inspected the tree and say it can be saved, but the Isle of Wight council appear to still be intent on destroying it. Chris Packham has now joined the campaign to save the iconic Umbrella Tree.
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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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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
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As well as support from the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Chris Packham, the Umbrella Tree in East Cowes now has the support of Clarence House after campaigners wrote to the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
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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.
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The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes, Karl Love, is calling on residents to show their support for the iconic tree, which is due to be removed by the end of next week.
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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.
