HELENSBURGH TREE CONSERVATION TRUST
Helensburgh’s tree lined streets are a major feature of the town and are a result of far seeing planning by councillors and local authority officers of the past. We know from records dating from the early 20th century that the birches is West Montrose Street were planted in 1910 and that planting in other streets in the town, including those of the post World War II estates, took place periodically from then until the 1970s.
For some time now, regular maintenance to conserve this heritage has been inadequate. The result is that the treescape is under threat from disease, weather, vandalism and the normal ageing process. Evidence for this can be seen in the number of dead, dying or distressed trees in the verges and the number of empty spaces once occupied by trees.
Several local residents, concerned about the state of affairs decided to form an association that would seek to take appropriate action to remedy the present unsatisfactory state of affairs and make provision for the future management of the town’s heritage of trees. As a result of encouraging support shown at a public meeting the necessary formal steps have now been taken and the Trust is keen to inform the public about its aims and activities.ad
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