Warning to not sit beneath bushes after collection of ‘Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome’ incidents | EUROtoday

A neighborhood council has urged residents to not sit beneath or close to bushes after giant branches spontaneously fell down.

Harrow Council has issued security notices after branches fell in Standmore, Hatch End and Pinner parks in north-west London. There had been no reported accidents.

The council says the problem is right down to Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome, which has no identified trigger. Heatwaves and adjustments in tree moisture are believed to be an element.

“Some incidents of sudden branch drop have occurred in the borough during the June heatwave,” the discover learn.

The council has carried out further inspections of bushes in all of the parks, in addition to close to play areas and out of doors gyms.

They haven’t discovered motive to imagine any further bushes are hazardous, however have requested the general public to pay attention to the problem and to report any considerations by way of their web site.

“Trees are vital to our environment and wildlife, and we remain committed to maintaining and growing our tree stock,” it added.

“They provide better air quality, reduce flooding, and are good for mental health and wellbeing.”

Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome usually impacts giant bushes corresponding to oak, beech and horse chestnut.

It normally happens after a protracted, dry spell adopted by a sudden downpour of rain. The branches then fall in subsequent, calm circumstances.

In 2012, a lady was killed at Kew Gardens after the department of a tree all of the sudden fell on high of her within the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Kew Gardens described the incident on the time as a “terrible freak accident”.