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Young beeches, Farthing Downs, Coulsdon

In an attempt to restore the seven beech trees which once stood together at the highest point of Farthing Downs, beeches have been planted to replace the trees that have gone. The youngest two, seen here, have been fenced around with animal guards, as the Downs are grazed by sheep and cattle, but sadly the very youngest tree, (nearest the camera) has had its fencing vandalised and the young tree inside is not doing well. No 6 is fine as are the other four replacements 2-5, while the oldest tree is the sole survivor of the originals. In the photograph, the buildings on the horizon are the remains of Cane Hill Hospital (formerly Lunatic Asylum).