Jimena's symbol in danger

This is not the first time we have put this problem up in our 'Fotos Denuncia' section. The bell tower on Plaza Constitución (locally known as El Paseo, it's the main square) became the village's symbol (a wag once called it Jimena's Eiffel Tower) a long, long time ago. The pigeons that inhabit the tower despite efforts to evict them, years ago dropped a very fecund fig seed that has grown out of all proportion. The trouble is that the fig tree, of the ficus family, is notoriously invasive via its roots and will therefore severely damage the tower's cupola if action is not taken very soon: the ancient brickwork is already seriously deteriorated. While the only permanent solution is weedkiller, for the fig tree at least, other vegetation nearby could also be removed with the help of our local fire brigade (when they're not otherwise occupied of course).