One of Glasgow's best known city centre gardens, Blythswood Square, are to lose some of its greenery after the discovery of a number of diseased and decaying trees.
The discovery was made following an incident where a collapsed section of a tree damaged the garden's railing and blocked off a well travelled pathway.
Specialists from the charity Glasgow Tree Lovers Society (GTLS) determined that eight Swedish Whitebeam trees had become so badly diseased that they would need to be removed as they represented a health and safety risk to local residents. Working with both Glasgow City Council and GTLS, Blythswood Square Proprietors Association has said the trees would be removed as there was a "genuine concern that there may be further incidents in the future".
The Association has asked following the removal of the infected trees, for GTLS to create an urgent programme to ensure the gardens treescape remains well stocked. Currently the gardens house 70 other trees, 10 of which are Swedish Whitebeams, and all remain in a healthy state.
A spokesman for the GTLS said: "The proprietors of Blythswood Square Gardens are responsible owners, cherish the area and have shown great sensitivity and concern for the environment. It is a sad situation but they have no alternative options available. At times, we must face reality and accept that trees do have a limited lifespan".
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