St Nicholas Church Church Road Ickford Buckinghamshire HP18 9HZ
T1 LimeLarge veteran lime. Located on boundary of church grounds and adjacent propertyFootpath in close proximity, as well as adjacent neighbouring driveway. The area has significant footfall.Veteran tree approximately 30 metres in height and a crown spread of approximately 20 metres.Single stemmed at base before it bifurcates at approximately 6 metres from ground levelSignificant deadwood is present in upper canopy as well as previously failed limbs from storm damage.Non invasive cobra brace is present in crown to help reduce excessive movement of two co dominant stems that support heavy timber and a densely foliated canopyGiven proximity to the boundary wall, listed property and footpaths,the proposed works are to reduce and restructure the canopy in order to future proof the tree, alleviate strain on the main stem and reduce the likelihood of further limb failure.Reduce canopy to restructure crown at approximately 20 metres from ground level, as indicated in picture. cuts not exceeding 350mm, leaving a canopy height of approximately 20 metresReduce lateral growth to balance by removing up to 3 metres lateral growth, cuts not exceeding 200mm and leaving a final spread of approximately 15 metresRemove major deadwood and tidy storm damage