HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ
FRONT (by path opposite toilet block): ONE Ash (T156)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: the 2 pollard stem heads continue to deteriorate with decay permeating down the stem, including a crack in each pollard head, re-pollarding is not a viable option, replace with a high quality single stemmed large canopy tree.FRONT (by sunken garden): ONE Cherry (T133)(ht.9m) FELL. Reason: Audible and visible decay at the base, cracking visible in the stem above a wound on the west side, leaning towards a path, crown in severe decline. Replace with a nativelarge canopy species.REAR (nature trail, north) TWO Sycamore (G001)(ht.17m) FELL. Reason: both have died, footpath in close proximity, logs & branches will be stacked on site to retain habitat. REAR (nature trail, by boating lake) TWO Sycamore (T2,T3)(ht.17m,ht.15m) FELL. Reason: tree has died, footpath in close proximity, logs & branches will be stacked on site to retain habitat. REAR (nature trail, by boating lake) ONE Willow (T4)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 7m to 4m. Reason: large cavity in stem overhanging footpath.REAR (nature trail, north): ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.22m) FELL. Reason: tree has died, footpath in close proximity, logs & branches will be stacked on site to retain habitat. REAR (nature trail, by boating lake) ONE Oak (T18)(ht.15m) FELL. Reason: The lower stem has significant bark necrosis and is peeling off in plates, peeling away the plates has revealed a crack into the centre of the stem, narrow, high crown is in low vigour. FRONT (nature trail, near A205): ONE Poplar (T31)(ht.17m) FELL. Reason: tree has died, footpath in close proximity, logs & branches will be stacked on site to retain habitatInformative A: duty to replace applies for dead trees or trees removed under 5 day notice, Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative B: specimen tree replacements for T133 and T156 are greatly appreciated, replacement trees in the nature reserve can be by managed natural regeneration if possble rather than new planting - to maintain the arboretum character of the gardens, wooded nature trail and species diversity.Informative C: creation of habitat log piles are much appreciated, please retain safe standing monoliths and leave timber lying, ground pegged for safety if required, for biodiversity & carbon cycle education.