BROCKLEY TRUST GARDEN, LONDON, SE23 1PZ
REAR: ONE Ash (T1, in TPO group T43)(ht.14m) FELL, or RE-POLLARD to safe height. Reason: a large cavity in the base of the tree, see pic. There is not enough holding wood to allow the tree to remain at current height, it is close to several rear gardens and therefore presents a significant hazard. Visible from Lowther Hill between 3 & 5 ? reduce to safe height if possible for amenity, to retain wildlife habitat and biodiversity. A native species will be planted as a replacement. (T1 is rear 3,5 Lowther Hill, SW corner of private gardens).REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T453, in TPO group T43)(ht.13m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 13m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 10m to 7m on all compass points. Reason: A climbing inspection report showed some cavities in the old pollard points. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic (rear 24 Brockley View, NE corner)REAR: ONE Cherry (T7, in TPO group T43)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: dieback in most of the canopy and leans dangerously with cavities and cracking up the main stem, health & safety. A native species will be planted as a replacement (rear 45 Lowther Hill, SE corner).REAR: ONE Ash (T448, in TPO group T43)(ht.15m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 15m to 11m, REDUCE RADIUS by 4m from 15m to 11m on all compass points. Reason: previous survey noted a poor union in the main stem. One weight loaded stem snapped around the end of this winter, pruning will not go beyond any previous points, health & safety (upper central, E half of private gardens). REAR: FIVE Lime (T462, T463, T464, T465 & T9 in TPO)(ht.16m) Reason: remove dead wood as the area below is used for picnics (exempt works).REAR: ONE Horse chestnut (T476, in TPO group T43)(ht.14m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 6m from 14m to 8m. REDUCE RADIUS by 4m from 11m to 7m on all compass points. Reason: A climbing inspection report showed major cavities in the old pollard points, pruning will not go beyond any previous points, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic (rear no 24 Duncombe Hill, mid N boundary). The London Borough of Lewisham (Brockley Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1973Informative A: the proposed replacement trees are greatly appreciated to retain tree canopy into the future, suggested species small leaved lime, Indian Horse chestnut, wild cherry, field maple, elm (Ulmus 'New Horizon'), sessile oak, black poplar, wild service tree, strawberry tree and non-natives such as hackberry (Celtis australis), hop hornbeam, Japanese pagoda tree, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreueria paniculate), Turkish hazel, Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Judas Tree for species diversity and extend the flowering season for pollinators for climate change resilience.Informative B: to support wildlife and biodiversity, please leave safe standing timber, create habitat log piles and 'dead hedges' with arisings.Informative C: to further support wildlife consider roping off areas to prevent trampling of ground vegetation, natural regeneration and plug plants for moths and butterflies, maintain bare undisturbed ground for ground nesting solitary bees, plant boundaries and divide spaces with small trees, native hedging with goat willow, dogwood, guelder rose, elder, hazel, dogrose and shrubs for edible landscape such as hawthorn, crab apple, mulberry, medlar, quince, Amelanchier, cherry plum, damson, pear, plum, and woodland understorey with holly, yew, spindle, wild privet.