Willow damaged during storm

Update

One of our Willow trees on the 8th has been removed for safety reasons. 

On Monday the 18th August we had a thunder storm resulting with damage being caused to the Willow to the left of the 8th. It was thought that a large limb had come down due to the high winds. On closer inspection the tree had been hit by lightning as there was a cork screw shape crack through the entire main trunk. We asked Chris Hill from Woodland Trees (certified Arbor.A) to inspect the tree. Chris reported that he felt the tree was unsafe as it was top heavy and wouldn't survive high winds. The greens Commitee made the decision to remove it safely before it fell. The tree was due to be removed as part of the five year plan but it has been carried out earlier in the schedule than first thought due to Mother Nature. The tree has now been removed and the area will be repaired.