The Gables The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HY
T005- Sycamore: Remove epicormic shoots with sharp, clean hand toolsT006- Sycamore: Fell to ground levelT007- Sycamore: Re-pollard back to previous topping points around 7mT008- Sycamore: Re- pollard crown to 1-2m above previous topping points, approximately 9m above ground level to avoid risk of further branch breakages due to presence of decayT009 - Sycamore: Re-pollard back to previous topping points around 7m and remove branches on lower trunk back to sourceT010- Sycamore: Sever ivy and allow ivy to dieback in order to enable more detailed assessment of canopy conditionT011- Wild cherry: Selectively reduce height by 2-3m and lateral spread by 1-2m, shortening pendulous branches to reduce wind sail and create a more compact canopy shape. Remove larger secondary branch on east limb growing towards roof apex back to source. Crown lift by 2-3m canopy clearance to create 5m canopy clearance above ground levelT012- Copper beech: Remove deadwoodT015- Pedunculate Oak: Crown clean removing deadwood back to healthy growth. Sever and remove ivy. Climbing inspection of fork