By
Simon Allin
@SimonAllin3
Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
One of the trees being taken down (Image: Rob White)
“Cherished” trees that were chopped down in a suburban street were suffering from wood decay, according to Barnet Council.
The council said it will plant new trees to replace those that were removed from Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, for public safety reasons.
Some neighbours had raised concerns over the tree felling, which took place earlier this month, and what they claimed was a lack of notice given by the council.
Rob White, who lives in Strathmore Gardens, was initially shocked by the removals of what appeared to be healthy trees.