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Brighton Elm Trees
Read the words of a true Brighton Elm expert who has fought to preserve Brighton's Elm trees for 50 years.
The celebrated Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1775), while a lover of fine forest trees, apparently detested the treeless
Brighthelmstone Downs (Brighton) and was prompted to state
“The place is truly desolate and if one had a mind to hang oneself for
desperation at being obliged to live there, it would be difficult
to find a tree on which to fasten a rope” .
The celebrated Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1775), while a lover of fine forest trees, apparently detested the treeless
Brighthelmstone Downs (Brighton) and was prompted to state
“The place is truly desolate and if one had a mind to hang oneself for
desperation at being obliged to live there, it would be difficult
to find a tree on which to fasten a rope” .
News on the Remaining Preston Twin
Europes Oldest elm tree
The remaining Preston Twin has been in the news again having had an episode of Elm disease.
The amazing tree, said to be the oldest Elm in the world but most definitely Europe is suffering.
A while ago its twin had to be felled after succumbing to the disease.
Brighton Arboriculturist are working to save the tree by girdling the tree thus allowing the root system to be protected and this will allow the tree to promote regrowth and regenerate.
The amazing tree, said to be the oldest Elm in the world but most definitely Europe is suffering.
A while ago its twin had to be felled after succumbing to the disease.
Brighton Arboriculturist are working to save the tree by girdling the tree thus allowing the root system to be protected and this will allow the tree to promote regrowth and regenerate.
