T1 Horse Chestnut (TPO 0008 (1969) T1 - Horse Chestnut Remove to ground level - This tree has finally lost its battle with Ganoderma Fungus. There is clear evidence of this in the hollows at the base of the tree (photo2), where large amounts of soft tissue and white fungus is visible. Upon inspection, it is possible to probe a metal spike right through the heart of the tree. That it is still standing it a miracle. Fruiting bodies cover the base of the truck and extend upwards for several meters. Bark is cracking and peeling away on the larger bows and increment strips are visible on the main stem. Several smaller branches have been shed in the past few weeks, landing on the driveway. The Tree is has mostly defoliated and is also now exhibiting a very large hazard beam at the top of the crown (photo1). If this hazard beam (3rd of Crown) fails it will cause massive damage to the beautiful Beech tree next to it, and potentially threaten life as it just over the drive. Since Friday 2nd last week this crack has got bigger, and is moving in a cupboard door fashion in the wind. Request removal to near ground level. To be replaced with x3 native broad leafed species in a different location.