Work will begin soon to fell trees alongside the A595 affected by ash dieback.
A survey has highlighted that several trees along the major road need immediate attention, Cumberland Council said.
Specific trees require immediate felling, while others demand further maintenance or additional inspections.
Infected trees can become brittle and pose a safety risk as they may fall or shatter without warning, which requires the use of heavy machinery for removal.
The council said tree removal was considered a last resort, and its policy directs removal only in cases where the tree is dead, dying, diseased, or dangerous. Only trees meeting these criteria will be removed.
It said it was was working closely with parish and town councils, as well as landowners who have ash trees on their properties which are infected and may pose potential hazards.
The authority added: “This collaborative approach aims to assist landowners in co-ordinating with appropriate companies to manage the infected trees, ensuring they do not become a risk to people or property.”
Ash dieback is the worst tree disease since the Dutch Elm outbreak in the late 1970s, which effectively wiped out mature elms from the British landscape. It is predicted that within the next decade, up to 90% of all ash trees across the UK will be affected, leading to significant tree removal.
People in areas directly affected by tree removal will receive letters from the council’s contractor, providing detailed explanations for the removal.
