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Soil removed at base of young tree, roots exposed.

Reported via desktop in the Young Tree Requires Maintenance category anonymously at 10:06, Saturday 4 April 2026

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9237940.

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Hole has been dug and soil removed at base of this young tree. The roots are exposed and tree may die due to very dry hole now filling with litter. (see photos)

Updates

  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:07, Saturday 4 April 2026

  • Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 20:39, Monday 6 April 2026

  • Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:09, Tuesday 7 April 2026

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    Hole has been filled with dry bark chippings. These will not provide the tree roots with the necessary moisture or nutrients for growth. Compost and topsoil should be used - as used for the two trees next to this middle tree. The root will be exposed to drought in the summer and freezing temperatures in the winter, causing the tree to die off. Please remove the bark chippings and infill hole with soil and give the tree a regular watering to help this recover. Many thanks.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 20:12, Wednesday 8 April 2026

  • Thank you for the comment, no further works are actioned. the contractor has filled the hole to prevent a hazard. the trees roots are in soil. The wood chip will rot down and help with the trees future growth.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Bromley Council at 20:00, Thursday 9 April 2026

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