117 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BZ
REAR: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht:15m): FELL and replace. Reason: health & safety, previously pollarded, suspected Honey Fungus, low resonance in trunk with sounding hammer indicating very little residual sound wood, tree is leaning towards neighbouring property. Duty to replace applies.Informative A: Duty to replace applies (see condition below) if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance, para 121. Informative B: the proposed replacement with a Mimosa in agents email 28 April 2023 is greatly appreciated for amenity, wildlife and urban forest canopy environmental benefits. RHS Honey Fungus Host List - Mimosa rearly suseptible to honey fungus. Informative C: suggest use of soil improvers in backfill for replacement tree: biochar, slow release fertilizer, mycorrhizal fungi, compost tea drench and bark mulch, with watering regime to support successful establishment of the replacement tree.