Save the Tree on Ayres Road

Residents of Old Trafford have preserved a landmark tree in Old Trafford! Through hardwork, determination and reaching into their own pockets, residents raised nearly £1000 to have the tree professionally pruned, to ensure it many more years of life. This landmark tree in the heart of Old Trafford was in danger of immediate felling. The huge black poplar is the largest tree in Old Trafford, one of the most deprived ares in Great Britain. In relation to the rest of the borough of Trafford, Old Trafford is barren of trees and greenery -this tree being a remarkable exception -and thus it is doubly precious to residents who have so few trees around them. This tree towers above the houses in the vicinity and can be seen from a great distance. It is part of the fabric of the neighbourhood, and residents believe it should be saved. It is the largest tree in the area, and it contributes to an attractive streetscape, CO2 absorption, insect and animal habitat, pollution reduction, traffic speed calming and general mental well being to residents

Added on 20 October 2008

Phil Benn, Cert Arb (RFS) Mem SWA of ECOS ecological services completed
emergency maintenance and pruning of the large poplar on Wednesday 8
October. It was a 12 hour day and involved closing Ayres Road and both
pavements.  The community greatly appreciates Mr. Benn's services and
the tree gloriously remains a living Old Trafford landmark.