Historic trees chopped down beside Ayrshire primary school after damage during building work

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Kilmarnock’s Loanhead Primary school after they were damaged during building work.Today, tree surgeons started to fell the Limes, which are more than 100 years old.East Ayrshire Council wants them all removed before pupils return to school next Wednesday, April 21, citing safety concerns.The roots were damaged during landscaping as part of £4 million building work which has made them unstable.Labour Councillor Barry Douglas said: “The trees had a tree preservation order on them."They have been there for 120 years and add to the character of the area.“Sadly, due to work by a contractor, the roots are damaged.

I understand we have to put safety first."But I want to know if any of these trees can be saved.“I am disturbed this has been allowed.