Message recieved 3rd July 2025 – via email.
Please find below a report I have sent to Hertfordshire Highways re the lack of tree watering, in particular vulnerable newly planted trees in hot weather.
I am a great supporter of the tree planting scheme and appreciate the fanfare of self congratulation when work is undertaken, however I am concerned that my Council Tax is not being wisely used if they are allowed to die through lack of watering and care.
3 trees, recently planted by ‘the council’ are in dire need of watering. One is surviving, one is dying and one looks dead. Over the last week I have watered these daily, despite only one having a ‘tree hydration bag’. As I do not live adjacent to the trees, I have to carry a watering can and bottles of water to the site, in a shopping trolley.
Please can a watering programme be set up asap, for these trees and all the other trees recently planted, especially in the current hot weather. These trees will have cost us residents a significant sum of money to fund. A poor use of our taxes if they are not maintained.
Please can I ask that you assist me in raising this concern to any relevant parties.