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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Keimae Blake

Council's 'chainsaw massacre' of trees leaves Chilwell residents upset and confused

A "chainsaw massacre" of trees in a Nottingham suburb has left residents upset and confused.

People living in Chilwell have described their disappointment that dozens of trees leading into Chilwell Cemetery in Field Lane, and others in the surrounding area, have been cut down.

Broxtowe Borough Council said the trees were "over-mature" and that it launched a public consultation before felling them - but residents we spoke to were unsure of exactly why tree surgeons were called in.

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