Pictures show how dozens of mature trees have been chopped down – after a study found they were “at risk of falling”. The long-standing beeches along Crabble Avenue in Dover have now been felled, leaving the area looking empty. The decision to axe them came after one of the trees caused damage to a neighbouring property. The beeches were located near the home grounds of Dover Athletic FC and Dover Rugby Club. Dover District Council (DDC), which is behind the work, says all those cut down will be replaced with “a variety of native species”. The local authority said: “Sadly, DDC is having to rem…