21 Plymouth Avenue Woodley Wokingham RG5 3SG
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0003-1951 (T1, T2, T3) T1, Cherry (W3 on TPO) - Dismantle cherry to just above ground level - dying cherry tree, audible decay at base, 2 co-dominant stems one of which is dead with extensive saprophitic fungal activity and woodpecker holes suggesting extensive significant decay, the other has very poor vitality. Laetiporus sulphureus in main stem below the main union. Reason for works: Dangerous and directly adjacent to busy footpath. Replant with suitable species. T2, Horse Chestnut (W3 on TPO) - Dismantle Horse Chestnut tree to just above ground level - small cavity on North-West side of base, exudate from historic wound, epicormic growth on main stem suggesting stressed, heavily leaning towards house, asymmetric crown weighted to the South East towards house, when combined with the lean, creates a long lever arm. Reason for works: Currently sheltered by dangerous cherry (T1), which has to be removed and will therefore be exposed to unfamiliar wind loading which, when combined with the weighting towards the house, will increase the risk of failure and damage to the property. Replant with suitable species. T3, Oak (W3 on TPO) - Reduce lateral spread on Oak tree by removing approximately 2m of branch length from lower and mid crown, shortening only significantly extended portions of the upper crown. Remove major dead wood and crown raise to 5m above ground level (by pruning secondary growth only). Reasons for work: smaller stem, change in tone around base, bulge in main stem at 2m above ground level suggesting possible internal decay, North West side of big stem sounds a little soft at ground level, poor bark, normal vitality, some possible fibre buckling.