43 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.17m) FELL or MAIN STEM TOPPING at ht.7-8m. Reason: health & safety, fungal infection near the base of the tree with Brittle Cinder fungus (Kretzchmaria duesta) and large trunk decay cavity extending from 1.5m?3.5m above ground, previously crown reduced in 2016 due to large rot hole in trunk (ref.DC/16/096149).Informative A: the alternative topping tree work specification is included in the decision notice as the arboricultural survey included the alternative management option of topping at ht.7-8m, retaining safe standing stem.Informative B: old declining trees have more biodiversity benefits than younger trees - please retain safe standing stem or leave timber lying on site, create habitat log piles and 'dead hedges' with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity to support local nature recovery.Informative C: you are encouraged to plant a replacement tree for urban forest canopy and the treed character of Brockley rear gardens, species such as: sessile oak, small leaved lime, hop hornbeam, Robinia, Gleditsia, Wild Service Tree, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Pride of India/Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculate), whitebeam, field maple, Indian horse chestnut.