79 TYRWHITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1QE
REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T1)(ht:16-18m) FELL. Reason: health & safety, tree has an established Ganoderma fungal decay bracket (approx.30cm) at the base, tree is on higher ground and overhangs Whitepost Lane public path to the rear, previous severe reduction likely to have contributed to fungal infection and deep decay cavities at pruning wounds, adjacent horse chestnut tree stump shows evidence of Meripilus decay fungus.REAR: ONE Elder (T3)(ht:6m) FELL. Reason: dead tree, duty to replace applies.Informative A: a replacement large canopy species tree under duty to replace the dead elder is encouraged, to maintain landscape amenity and the treed boundary of the conservation area, species such as small leaved lime, sessile oak, Robinia, field maple, wild service tree, wild cherry, Italian alder, Turkish hazel, hackberry, Japanese pagoda tree, Tulip tree.Informative B: if possible the retention of a high stump with felled trunk left lying on site, and habitat log piles created with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity would be greatly appreciated. Informative C: Duty to replace applies if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas