Pollarded trees, Sefton Park Road
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Pollarded trees, Sefton Park Road
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 21 Feb 2018
Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, to promote a dense head of foliage and branches. The practice has occurred commonly in Europe since medieval times and takes place today in urban areas to maintain trees at a predetermined height.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.476479
Longitude
-2.580943