“DANGEROUS” trees are to be removed from a Pershore park.

Wychavon District Council has announced that work will soon take place to remove three decaying trees at Abbey Park.

The three poplar trees have been identified as posing a risk to the public.

Councillor Emma Stokes, executive board member for resident and customer services on Wychavon District Council, said: “I thank residents for their understanding while this disappointing, but essential work, is carried out to protect users of the park.”

Independent specialists were called in to carry out tests on the three trees, all of which have large holes in them and are rotting inside.

The council has said the trees are so decayed there is a real risk they will topple over, posing a danger to the public as they are in a busy area of the park.

As such, work to remove them will begin on Monday, July 3.

Replacement trees will then be planted later this year.

Councillor Stokes added: “We will be planting replacement trees in the autumn, which is the best time of year to plant trees.

“We may plant them in a slightly different area to give them the best chance to establish and thrive, but they will be in your park.”