FLAT 1, 49 LEWISHAM HILL, LONDON, SE13 7PL
FRONT: ONE dead Birch (T1)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: narrow canopy completely covered in Wisteria, duty to replace - replanting proposed with another ornamental tree, possibly an Acer.Informative A: duty to replace applies for streetscape amenity - the proposed replacement tree, possibly with an Acer is greatly appreciated, suggested species such as Field maple (Acer campestre), Box elder (Acer negundo), Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) or Amelanchier, Magnolia Kobus, M. x loebneri, hawthorn, crab apple.Informative B: if safe, please leave the ivy-covered birch stem as a high stump and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative C: encourage retaining the base stems of wisteria for training regrowth over the side boundary wall for urban greening.