Century-old poplar cut down on Griboedov Canal

Sergey Petrichenko, Chairman of the Committee on Urban Development of St. Petersburg, explained the felling of a century-old plane tree on the embankment of Gribodov Channel.

Consensus

The century-old poplar on the Griboedov Canal promenade in Saint Petersburg was cut down.
The tree was found to have severe internal decay, including stem rot, hollows, and infestation by wood-boring insects.
The tree posed a risk of falling and damaging a nearby historical structure, specifically a fence on the Griboedov Canal, which is a regional cultural heritage site.
The decision to cut down the tree was made after an inspection conducted following a request from the Saint Petersburg State Economic University (SPbGEU).
The tree was the last remaining in a historic row of Berlin poplars planted in the 1910s along the Griboedov Canal.
The city plans to plant 200 trees in central Saint Petersburg this autumn and 800 more in the city center by 2027.

Points of divergence

Local residents questioned the necessity of the felling, noting that the tree appeared healthy. — gazeta_spb
The tree was the last of the historical poplar alley along the Griboedov Canal and was located opposite the main building of SPbGEU, which is a former State Bank of the Russian Empire. — interfax
The tree was known beyond Saint Petersburg and appeared in the video game Call of Duty. — fontanka

Coverage (4 sources)

On the site of the felled tree on Griboidov Canal appeared a 'grave' — Фонтанка
Poplar on Griboidov Canal embankment felled due to collapse risk - SPb Gazeta - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
In St. Petersburg, they explained why they cut down a century-old plane tree on Griboyedov's canal — Интерфакс
In the commbale explained why they cut down a 100-year-old plane tree in the center of St. Petersburg — Фонтанка

Century-old poplar cut down on Griboedov Canal

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