DOZENS of trees in ancient woodland in Southampton are to be chopped down. Sixty individual trees at Marlhill Copse will be axed along with another 37 trees part of small groups. The news comes as experts found the trees pose a risk to the public and nearby properties. The decision was taken by civic chiefs at Southampton City Council after Southampton Airport - which owns the land - put the plans forward. As previously reported, last year plans to fell some trees at the site proved to be controversial and an initial decision made by council officers was quashed following a row between city leaders and campaigners.