HORNINGSHAM COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LW
G003Survey notes:Small wooded area of mixed broadleaved trees containing willow, wild cherry, field maple, Norway maple and birch but dominated by sycamore.Several edge trees have been historically crown reduced.Squirrel damage throughout.Over extended sycamore branches over playground.Large wild cherry with included bark union towards north west boundary.Willow failed in high winds with stem falling towards school, well supported by adjacent trees. Recommendations for work:Reduction of branches over playground by up to two metres to suitable growth points.Removal of failed willow stem and pollarding of remaining parts to 3-5 metres.Management decision to suits budgets and tree value on wild cherry.