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This essential work is part of ongoing efforts to manage Ash Dieback and maintain the safety and health of the woodland.
The felling will start along the rear of Cliff Road, where the largest trees are located. Following this, contractors will move in from Leewood Road, working west toward Worlebury Camp Hillfort. They will then move east from Leewood Road, finishing with trees within falling distance of Worlebury Hill Road.
Key points for visitors:
- Only sections of the woods where work is taking place will be closed.
- Contractors will be on-site for a maximum of a couple of days each week, work will take place until the end of February/early March.
- Traffic management and temporary parking restrictions will be in place during the final phase near Worlebury Hill Road.
Signage will be installed to explain why certain paths are closed and to encourage public understanding of this important safety work.
North Somerset Council holds a Felling Licence from the Forestry Commission and has obtained an ecology report from a qualified ecologist.
Most felled timber will remain in the woods, and some will be used to create natural barriers, helping close off informal paths and support natural regeneration.
Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Community Services and Safety, said: “Ash Dieback is a national problem. Unfortunately, there is no way of stopping the disease and it’s feared it may affect up to 90% of ash trees in Great Britain. We don’t take Public Rights of Way closures lightly as we realise the inconvenience and disruption that it inevitably causes. Every effort is being made to carry out the works on time and to limit disruption to the local environment, residents, and those who use the woods for recreation.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to protect and restore Weston Woods for future generations.”
For more information on Ash Dieback visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/AshDieback