The Diocese of London had Chatham Tree Service take down four Norway Maple trees in front of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church last week in Chatham.
Diocese officials said the trees were “beyond their expected lifespan,” and a large branch came down off one of the trees last year that landed on the sidewalk.
Church officials said that after consulting with two arborists, the decision was made to take them all down.
Two smaller trees remain on the west side of the property and the parish is planning on planting new trees as soon as possible.
