A handful of trees in the main avenue at Myrtleford's Recreation Reserve have received a precautionary pruning, following consultations with the Myrtleford Recreational Reserve Committee of Management (MRRCM) and local arborists ahead of spring.

Five trees were identified for the recent pruning, with Arboressence Professional Tree Services hired to carry out the works, to maintain the trees' overall health.

MRRCM chairman, Allan McGuffie, said the decision was made to help the trees and give them the best chance of survival.

"We spoke with an arborist who said five trees along the avenue needed to have a serious trim," he said.

"After the assessment, we coordinated with DEECA and got permission to perform the trimming.

"These trees are all very important, as they were planted by our forefathers, which makes them more than 100 years old.

"As a treasured local asset, we believe this avenue is one of the best features the reserve has as it gives all of our events shade.

"After this planned work, there will be a good chance they won't need to be removed.

"The casual campers who frequent the reserve all say what an asset it is to camp under these wonderful trees.

"The funds used to pay for this recent work were raised by the good and diligent work of the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve Committee of Management and at no cost to the ratepayers."

All funds raised are used to help maintain and continually upgrade Myrtleford's Recreation Reserve.