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Unit 5 Woodpark The Rise Glasnevin Dublin 9 Ireland. Directors Dave Kirkwood Brian McGuinne Mitchell Landscape Architecture Ltd. Registered in Ireland: 523027

TREE SURVEY REPORT

Wonderful Barn,

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Project No. Project name Date Revision TWON001 - 29/08/16 -

Report Prepared by Ciaran Keating E-mail: [email protected]

BSc Pl. Sci. & Ecol, H.N.D. Hort, AA Tech Cert Arb Mobile: 086 3841891

TWON001 Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, Co. Kildare

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Contents 1. Client brief ______________________________________________________________________ 3 2. General description of trees _________________________________________________________ 3 3. Limitations of survey _______________________________________________________________ 4 4. Relevant legislation _______________________________________________________________ 4 5. Survey overview __________________________________________________________________ 6 6. Terminology _____________________________________________________________________ 7 7. Tree condition analysis & preliminary recommendations ___________________________________ 9 8. Tree measurements _______________________________________________________________ 31 9. Charts and data __________________________________________________________________ 34 10. Image sheets ___________________________________________________________________ 35 11. Tree protection __________________________________________________________________ 37 12. References _____________________________________________________________________ 38


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1. Client brief

Mitchell + Associates were commissioned by Ardstone Capital to undertake a tree survey on this site. The site was assessed between the 27th of June to 7th July 2016 with the purpose of the survey to provide base-line information on the composition and condition of the trees within the subject area. This report should be read with reference to supporting drawing TWON001 101Tree Survey. The survey methodology and supporting drawings and documentation follow the recommendations contained within BS 5837 (2012). The analysis of the trees was undertaken using the VTA methodology as developed by Mattheck and Breloer (1994).

2. General description of trees

A total of 150 trees were survey for this report. The trees are all located on hedgerows which are on boundaries with local housing estates or on hedgerows on internal field boundaries (refer to drawing TWON001 101). The most prominent species present are sycamore and ash. The quality of the trees is relatively good overall (refer to table 1 and section 7 of this report) with a modest 13% within the lowest category (U). These trees are dead or dying and are recommended for immediate removal. However it should be noted that category C trees which amount to a further 21% are of low value and their retention potential is generally limited outside of the agricultural environment where they are now located. Although they are in lower numbers than the sycamore and ash Dutch elm disease has led to the death of most of the elm on the site and it is reasonable to expect that the disease will eventually lead to the death of the remaining elm in the near future. There has been little or no vandalism on the site however trees have been removed on the northern boundary in particular by individual residents of the neighbouring housing estate. There are now very limited numbers of trees in this location. A small number of trees have been topped on the boundary with a house on the western boundary presumably by the resident of the house. Two category A trees were identified on the site. These are a large specimen beech # 383 on an internal hedgerow and a large sycamore # 317 on the north-western boundary. The north-western boundary in particular is highly populated with trees and there is also a screen planting within the neighbouring Rinawade estate bordering the subject site. Both sets of trees provide high value screening both to and from the site.

Category Number % of total A 2 1.3

B 96 64

C 32 21.3

U 20 13.3

Table 1. Tree Categories


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3. Limitations of Survey This survey should be regarded as a preliminary assessment of the trees and deals with the current condition as identified during this survey only.

Every attempt was made to identify hazardous trees in this report however this survey was carried out from the ground and therefore cannot be held to have identified elements of decay which may be hidden out of sight within the crown or beneath ivy or other obstructions. To counter this limitation in the survey process it is vital that during tree works any additional defects found by the climbing arborist are communicated to the consulting arborist to allow appropriate action to be taken.

The details within this survey are based on the condition of the trees during the survey period only. The findings in this survey cannot be held to be valid after any site disturbance, man-made or natural, which may have an adverse effect on any trees present.

4. Relevant legislation

Tree Protection orders and Tree Felling Licences There are no Tree Protection Orders (TPOs) on any of the trees on this site however under Section 37 of the Forestry Act, 1946, it is illegal to uproot any tree over ten years old or to cut down any tree of any age (including trees which form part of a hedgerow), unless a Felling Notice has been lodged at the Garda Station nearest to the trees at least 21 days before felling commences. The requirement for a felling licence for the uprooting or cutting down of trees does not apply where:

The tree in question is a hazel, apple, plum, damson, pear, or cherry tree grown for the value of its fruit or any ozier;

The tree in question is less than 100 feet from a dwelling other than a wall or temporary structure;

The tree in question is standing in a County or other Borough or an urban district (that is, within the boundaries of a town council, or city council area).

The tree is considered dangerous and hazardous.

Other exceptions apply in the case of local authority road construction, road safety and electricity supply operations.

The Act is administered by the Forest Service (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food). The Felling Section of the Forest Service is based in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (053-9160200 or 1890-200223).

If you have any queries about felling in general or are unsure whether or not the trees fall under any of the above cases, it is recommended that you seek the advice of the Felling Section or of your local forestry development officer for further information

http://www.teagasc.ie/forestry/staff/index.asp#fdo_contacts


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Bats

Trees may contain bats. Bats are afforded legal protection under Irish and EU legislation and agreements (Wildlife Act (1976), Wildlife (Amendment) Act (2000), S.I. No. 94 of 1997 and S.I. No. 378 OF 2005 implementing the EU Habitats Directive, Bonn Convention (The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animal) and the Bern Convention (Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats). Trees provide roosting opportunities for bats. Mature trees are the most likely to have potential as roost sites. This may be provided by cavities, crevices, limb fractures, storm damage or mechanical damage and may even be by way of loose bark. Felling of mature trees and even surgery to large limbs may place bats at risk and both procedures remove roosting sites for bats. Professional advice from a bat specialist should be sought prior to any works commencing on trees. Nesting birds are protected under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 and the Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations.


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5. Survey overview


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6. Terminology

Tree categories

A Trees of high quality and value due to their size, age, condition, historical/visual merit and/or conservation potential. (a minimum of 40 years)

A1 Mainly arboricultural values. Particularly good examples of species, essential components of groups or of formal or semi-formal arboricultural features.

A2 Mainly landscape values. Trees, groups or woodlands which provide a definite screening or softening effects to the locality in relation to views into or out of site, or those of particular visual importance.

A3 Mainly cultural values, including conservation. Trees, groups or woodlands of significant conservation, historical, comparative or other value (e.g. veteran trees or wood-pasture).

B Trees of moderate quality and value (a minimum of 20 years)

B1 Mainly arboricultural values. Trees that might be included in high categories but are downgraded because of impaired condition (e.g. presence of remedial defects including unsympathetic past management and minor storm damage)

B2 Mainly landscape values. Trees present in numbers, usually as groups or woodlands, such that they form distinct landscape features, thereby attracting a higher collective rating than they might as individuals but which are not, individually, essential components of formal or semi-formal features (e.g. trees of moderate quality within an avenue that includes better A category specimens) or trees situated internally to the site, therefore individually having little visual impact on the wider locality.

B3 Mainly cultural values including conservation. Trees with clearly identifiable conservation or other cultural benefits.

C Trees of low quality and value (a minimum of 10 years).

C1 Not qualifying in higher categories

C2 Trees present in groups or woodlands but without conferring on them greater landscape value and/or trees offering low or only temporary screening benefit.

C3 Trees with very limited conservation or other cultural benefits.

U Trees in such condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management. Trees that are dead, dying or showing immediate and irreversible decline.


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Terminology (cont.)

Comments: Refers to the tree's condition and suitability for the site. Common name: Most widely used non botanical name. Co-dominant: Two branches assuming the role of leading shoots. When growing close together may form a weak attachment (included bark) at their point of contact. Trees with this defect may be in danger of splitting at this weak attachment. Crown Spread: Measured in meters north, south, east and west. Decay fungi: Refers to those species of fungi which degrade living wood and which may, depending on the degree of degradation, render the tree structurally unsound. Defects: Refers to cracks, storm damage and any other damage mechanical or biological. Diameter: Diameter of the trunk (millimetres) at 1.5m. M.S. after the measurement refers to the tree being multi-stemmed. Genus & Species: Refers to the botanical names for the tree. Height: Measured in meters. Monitor: Refers to trees which need to be re-surveyed on a yearly basis to assess their condition. This timescale may be sooner where works or adverse weather conditions have impacted negatively on the trees. Overhaul: A reference to standard tree surgery work which consists of the removal of deadwood, crossing branches and balancing where appropriate. Recommendations: Indicates surgery work necessary for the retention or, where necessary, removal of the tree. Tree No. Refers to numbered tag fixed to tree during survey.


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7. Tree condition analysis & preliminary recommendations

Tag Number

Species Age

Category Physiological

Condition Comments

Preliminary recommendations

Category Useful

life expectancy

North-western bound-ardy planting

Field maple Acer campestre

Early Mature Fair

Outside site. Generally well developed with no visible defects. Form an almost continuous line at 4m spacings. NA NA NA

306 field maple Acer campestre Young Poor

A poorly developed specimen topped for utility line clearance Fell U <10

307 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Mature Dead Fell U 0


309 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Mature Good

Located on north-western boundary. Heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Located on north western boundary of site. Trunk three stemmed from 1.25m with wide unions between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

311 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Young Good

A well developed specimen on field boundary. Heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

312 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Young Poor

Located on north western boundary of site. Topped by neighbouring home owner. Very limited landscape or arboricultural potential as a result.

No action necessary C2 10

313 Ash Fraxinus excelsior

Early Mature Poor




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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Poor




Early Mature Poor




Located on north western boundary of site. Crown slightly restricted toward north due to competition from neighboring tree but not significantly so. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

317

Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Mature Good

Located on north western boundary of site this is a large specimen with a wide spreading crown. An area of decay present at base to south but unlikely to be significant at present. Pockets of decay present throughout lower crown at points of past limb removal or loss but unlikely to be significant at present.

No action necessary A2 40


Located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co dominant 0.5m with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40






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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Stem to west at a strong angle in this direction but not significantly so. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

322

Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

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Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus

Early Mature Poor

A sub dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. Trunk co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Crown strongly originated toward east due to competition from neighboring tree. Of limited landscape or arboricultural potential outside current environment. Cut ivy C2 10-15

324 Cherry Prunus avium Mature Fair

A large specimen on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk swamping tree and obscuring view for assessment.

Cut ivy and re-evaluate C2 10-15


A large specimen on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and re-evaluate B2 40


Early Mature Good

A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. One stem to west at an acute angle but unlikely to be significant within current sheltered environment. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy

327 Cherry Prunus avium Mature Good

A relatively well developed though slightly sub dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. Crown restricted toward south due to competition from neighboring tree. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. One stem to west at an acute angle but unlikely to be significant within current sheltered environment. Cut ivy B2 20


A cluster of stems possibly from a single base. Stems oriented toward west due to competition from neighboring trees but not significantly so. No visible defects.

No action necessary B2 20

329 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Mature Fair

Located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co-dominant from 0.75m with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A dominant multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Tgere are tight unions between stems which though not significant at present are areas of structural weakness. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy C2 20



A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Wide unions between stems and growth of some stems strongly oriented toward west. Not significant within current sheltered environment. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Cut ivy B2 40

333 Elm Ulmus procera Mature Dead Fell U 0


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


located on north western boundary of site trunk at an extreme angle toward north due to competition from neighboring trees. Not significant within current sheltered environment but unlikely to be suitable for retention outside current sheltered environment.

No action necessary C2 10-15


Located on north western boundary of site. Trunk with a strong basal curve. Trunk co-dominant from 2m with a wide union between stems. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. A dead elm is wedged in tree. Remove elm B2 30


Early Mature Good

A tall slender specimen on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

337 Elm Ulmus procera

Early Mature Dead Fell U 0


Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Multi stemmed from base with stems somewhat contorted due to competition from neighboring trees. Heavy ivy growth up to canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Suitable for retention within current sheltered environment only. Cut ivy C2 30

339 Cherry cv Prunus avium Mature Fair

A slightly sub dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. Crown development restricted due to competition from neighboring trees. Multi stemmed from base with very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Cut ivy C2 20


A multi stemmed dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. wide unions between stems and crown well developed.



Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co-dominant from 0.5m with a tight union between stems. Long-term potential limited due to Dutch elm disease.



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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Good

A tall slender specimen forming an element of upper canopy on north western boundary of site. Heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment. Light suppressed deadwood in lower crown.

Cut ivy and deadwood B2 40


Early Mature Poor

A sub dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. Development restricted due to competition from neighboring trees. Becoming swamped in ivy. Aa tree of limited landscape or arboricultural potential outside current sheltered environment. Cut ivy C2 10-15


A tall slender specimen on north western boundary of site. Trunk co-dominant from 1.75m with a tight union between stems. A further basal stem present at an acute angle toward east. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment and adding to wind-sail.

Cut ivy and remove stem at an extreme angle to east. B2 20-30


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Wide union between stems. Sub dominant stem to east at an extreme angle, covered in ivy and with potential for failure. Upper canopy appears well structured with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and remove stem at an extreme angle to east. B2 40


A tall slender specimen on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment. Crown restricted toward north west due to competition from neighboring trees and trunk with a lean toward east. Cut ivy B2 30

347 Elm Ulmus procera Dead fell U 0


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Wide unions between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Fair

A tall specimen slender specimen on north western boundary of site. Trunk with a strong lean toward north west due to competition from neighboring tree. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed. Suitable for retention within current sheltered environment only. Cut ivy C2 20


Early Mature Poor

A poorly developed specimen with trunk at an extreme angle toward west. Fell U 0


Early Mature Fair

Located on north western boundary of site this tree has a strong lean toward north west from what would appear to be competition from a neighboring tree now gone. Canopy vertical in orientation. Suitable for retention within current sheltered environment only. Cut ivy C2 20


Early Mature Poor

A poorly developed specimen with trunk at an extreme angle toward west. Fell U 0


Early Mature Fair

A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects but tree suitable for retention with within current sheltered environment only. Cut ivy C2 20


A multi stemmed specimen forming an element of upper canopy on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Light suppressed deadwood scattered throughout lower crown but not indicative of decline. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Tight unions between stems at 2m not significant at present but may if not addressed ultimately lead to partial tree failure. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and remove limb with included bark with main stem. B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. General condition good. Sub dominant stems present with strong leans off vertical.

Remove sub dominant stems B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. A number of minor stems present but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Trunk co-dominant from 0.5m with a tight union between stems. Not significant at present but could ultimately lead to failure at this point. Cut ivy B2 20-30


A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Sub dominant stems present growing at acute angles. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and remove sub dominant stems B2 40

360 Cherry Prunus avium Mature Fair

A large specimen on north western boundary of site. Trunk with a strong lean toward east but upper canopy vertical in orientation. Becoming swamped in ivy which may indicate decline.

Cut ivy and re-assess C2 10-15


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Wide unions between stems and very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A relatively well developed specimen forming an element of upper canopy on north western boundary of site. Minor sub dominant basal stems present. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Crown restricted toward north due to competition from neighboring tree but not significantly so. Cut ivy B2 40


A relatively well developed specimen forming an element of upper canopy on north western boundary of site. Crown restricted toward south due to competition from neighboring tree but not significantly so. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Crown restricted toward north due to competition from neighboring tree. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy C2 40


A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Basal stems present with strong leans to west.

Remove basal stems B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. One stem to north west at an acute angle and becoming swamped by ivy. Minor sub dominant stems also present. Cut ivy C2 10-15


Early Mature Poor

A multi stemmed specimen located on north western boundary of site. A number of minor sub dominant stems present and very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Cut ivy C2 10-15


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Poor

A sub dominant specimen on north western boundary of site. Trunk kinked and crown mainly oriented toward north due to competition from neighboring tree. Suitable for retention within current sheltered environment only. Cut ivy C2 10-15

369 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Mature Poor Fire damage to base. Fell U <10


371 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Mature Poor

Decay in trunk to south at 1m. Crown with a strong lean toward north west. Unsuitable for retention within current environment. Fell U 0

372 Ash Fraxinus excelsior Young Fair

A well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. No visible defects.



A poorly developed specimen growing at an extreme angle toward north west. Long-term potential limited.

No action necessary C2 10-15


A relatively well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Trunk co-dominant from 2.5m with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed no visible defects.



Early Mature Fair

A cluster of stems located on north western boundary of site. Small pockets of decay present in base but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



Co dominant from base and located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 20


A well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 20


Early Mature Poor/dead

A section of hedgerow on north western boundary of site containing several dead / dying elm. Fell U 0


A large specimen located on internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and re-assess B2 40





A slightly sub dominant specimen located on internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

383 Beech Fagus sylvatica Mature Good


Cut ivy and re-assess A2 40


Early Mature Good

Located on internal hedgerow. Possibly originating from the base of a stump. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

385 Elm Ulmus procera Mature Dead Fell U 0


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy

386 - 431 tag not in use

432 Apple Malus sylvestris Mature Good

A well developed specimen located on north western boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A sub dominant specimen to back of rear of neighboring gardens. Form poor due to competition from neighboring tree and crown wide spreading and low as a result. Cut ivy C2 10-15


A relatively large specimen co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Located to the rear of neighboring gardens on north western boundary of site. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

435 tag not in use

436 Elm Ulmus procera Mature Dead Two dead trees in close proximity Dead U 0


Located on north western boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Three stemmed from base with tight unions between stems. Not significant at present but may become a structural issue in time. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Minor storm damage in lower crown but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Cut ivy and re assess B2 20


Early Mature Poor/dead

A section of hedgerow on north western boundary of site containing several dead / dying elm. Fell U 0


Early Mature Good

Located within internal hedgerow. Well developed with no visible defects.



Early Mature Good

Located within internal hedgerow. Well developed with no visible defects.



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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Good

A well developed multi stemmed specimen lcated within internal hedgerow. Well developed with no visible defects. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Good

A well developed specimen located within internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunnk co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co dominant from 1m with a wide union between stems. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Fair

A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow. No visible defects but long term potential limited due to Dutch elm disease.



Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Wide unions between stems but very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Good



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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Good



Early Mature Good



Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Base of trunk at an acute angle toward north west but not significantly so in current location. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Good

A cluster of stems located on internal hedgerow embankment. A number of sub dominant stems present and very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment.



Early Mature Good



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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Early Mature Good



Early Mature Good

A cluster of stems originating from the base of a stump. Now forming an independent tree group. Stems inter-dependent and forming a shared canopy.



Early Mature Good

A cluster of stems located on an internal hedgerow embankment. A number of sub dominant stems present but overall forming a relatively well developed tree.



Early Mature Poor A poor specimen with a sparse crown. Fell U <10


Early Mature Good

A tall slender specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from 1.5m with a wide union between stems. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A cluster of stems located on internal hedgerow embankment. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Sub dominant stems present but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.






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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy








A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Wide unions between stems and crown well developed with no visible defects.


465 tag not in use


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Wide unions between stems and crown well developed with no visible defects.


467 Ash Fraxinus excelsior LM Good

A large specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Upper canopy somewhat sparse which may indicate early decline. Cut ivy B2 40


Early Mature Poor Extensive basal decay present. Fell U <10


A large specimen located on internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk in to crown obscuring view for assessment. Crown very strongly oriented toward north. Vulnerable to storm events. Very heavy ivy growth making assessment impossible.

Cut ivy and re-assess C2 10

470 tag not in use


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A large specimen located on internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Minor deadwood scattered throughout lower crown but not indicative of decline. Deadwood B2 40


A sub dominant specimen on internal hedgerow. Co-dominant from base with stems and crown strongly oriented toward north due to competition from neighboring tree. Of limited long term potential and vulnerable to storm events.



A slightly sub dominant specimen on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from 11.5m with a wide union between stems. Crown strongly oriented toward north. Heavy ivy growth up stems. Somewhat vulnerable to storm events due to strong concentration of growth toward north. Cut ivy C2 20

474 Cherry Prunus avium Mature Poor Extensive basal decay present Fell U 0


A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 20


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Wide unions between stems and crown relatively well developed. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Cut ivy B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Crown restricted toward south but not significantly so. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from 1.5m with a tight union between stems. Though not significant at present this is an area of potential structural weakness in the future. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A tall slender multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. No visible defects.



A well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Tight unions between stems which though not significant at present represent structurally weak pointsvin the tree and reduce long term potential. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



Located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from base with a tight union between stems. Bacterial canker well established. Long term potential limited as a result of both factors. Fell U <10


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Tight unions and internal bark present between stems to south. Not significant at present but represent a structurally weak point in the tree. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Remove sub dominant stem at point of co-dominance at 1m to south. B2 40


A relatively well developed multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Tight unions between stems represent structurally weak points in the tree. Though not significant at present limit long term potential. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk slightly kinked due to competition from neighboring tree but not significantly so. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk and into crown obscuring view for assessment. A section of crown may have been lost in the past but area obscured by ivy.

Cut ivy and re-assess C2 20


A well developed multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Tight unions between stems but not significantly so at present. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Tight unions between stems but not significantly so at present. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. However tight unions between stems represent weak points within the tree system thereby reducing long term potential. Cut ivy C2 20


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


Located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A relatively well developed multi stemmed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Wide unions between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co-dominant from 1.25m with a wide union between stems. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40


A well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. A large basal stem present forming an element of overall canopy. Trunk co-dominant from 1.5m with a tight union between stems. This represents an area of potential structural weakness but is not significant at present. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 10-15


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A relatively well developed specimen located on internal hedgerow embankment. Trunk co dominant from base with a wide union between stems. Further sub-divisions of stems near base with wide unions present. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy B2 40

498 Oak Quercus robur Mature Fair

Located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Die-back in crown indicative of decline. Very heavy ivy growth up trunk obscuring view for assessment. Minor pockets of decay present at points of limb removal but not significant at present.



A multi stemmed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. This is a multi stemmed with a wide spreading crown. Tight unions between stems but not significant at present. However long term reduced as a result. Upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects. Cut ivy C2 20


A multi stemmed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. A tight union between two stems represents a weak point in the tree. One stem at an acute angle toward north and over neighboring garden. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment.

Cut ivy and remove limb at an acute angle toward north and garden. B2 40


A multi stemmed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring garden. There is a tight union between stems to west which represents a weak point in the tree. Remaining two stems have a wide union and are well developed. Heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.

Remove sub dominant stem to west with included bark. B2 40


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Tag Number

Species Age


Condition Comments


Category Useful

life expectancy


A multi stemmed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Very heavy ivy growth up stems obscuring view for assessment but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.


503 Oak Quercus robur

Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Access not possible but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.


504 Oak Quercus robur

Early Mature Good

A relatively well developed specimen located on northern boundary of site to rear of neighboring gardens. Access not possible but upper canopy appears well developed with no visible defects.



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8. Tree measurements

Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

306 5 220 na na na 383 26 900 6,6,6,6 3,4,6,3 10.8

307 11 220 na na na 384 9 240 3,1,3,3 4,6,6,4 2.9

308 10 320 na na na 385 13 300 na na na

309 11 320 3,3,2,1 1,3,3,3 3.8 386-431 No tags

310 11 470 2,4,1,2 1,1,1,1 5.6 432 10 480 4,3,4,4 4,4,4,3 5.8

311 9 150 1,1,1,1 2,2,2,2 1.8 433 11 250 2,4,1,3 8,3,4,4 3.0

312 9 230 1,1,1,2 7,7,7,7 2.8 434 14 500 5,5,2,4 4,2,2,5 6.0

313 12 260 1,3,1,2 8,8,8,8 3.1 435 no tag

314 12 300 1,1,1,2 10,10,10,10 3.6 436 14 210 na na na

315 11 360 1,4,1,1 6,2,6,6 4.3 437 20 820 6,6,5,6 8,4,8,9 9.8

316 18 370 4,4,2,5 8,8,10,7 4.4 438 12 380 3,3,3,2 1,2,2,2 4.6

317 24 1050 8,10,9,7 5,2,2,5 12.6 439 9 150 2,1,2,2 1,2,1,2 1.8

318 20 480 6,4,2,3 4,3,2,5 5.8 440 10 220 2,2,2,2 3,2,2,2 2.6

319 20 390 2,2,1,2 4,3,4,6 4.7 441 10 440 1,2,2,2 2,2,2,2 5.3

320 20 360 3,3,3,1 8,7,9,6 4.3 442 11 380 2,2,2,2 1,1,1,1 4.6

321 20 290 9,4,3,2 1,5,6,6 3.5 443 14 340 5,4,3,5 3,4,5,2 4.1

322 18 390 6,5,3,5 3,6,4,3 4.7 444 19 270 5,5,4,4 6,5,6,6 3.2

323 11 280 1,3,4,2 4,6,4,6 3.4 445 15 210 3,4,1,4 2,1,4,1 2.5

324 13 390 3,3,3,1 2,3,3,3 4.7 446 16 280 3,3,3,2 7,6,6,6 3.4

325 19 470 3,6,2,3 2,5,5,5 5.6 447 14 260 1,2,3,3 4,2,4,2 3.1

326 14 220 4,1,3,0 1,7,0,7 2.6 448 14 280 2,1,1,3 2,5,5,1 3.4

327 14 260 2,5,3,1 5,3,5,5 3.1 449 13 220, 260, 270 2,2,2,4 2,1,3,1 4.3

328 18 250 6,6,3,3 5,4,4,5 3.0 450 14 300 2,3,3,2 4,4,4,4 3.6

329 16 280 4,6,1,2 3,1,3,2 3.4 451 14 200, 210, 220 2,2,2,2 3,3,3,2 3.6

330 22 480 6,5,6,2 3,3,3,3 5.8 452 14 200, 210 x 3 2,2,2,2 3,3,3,3 4.2

331 16 360 na na na 453 15 360 3,2,3,3 4,4,4,4 4.3

332 14 260 6,2,3,2 1,1,1,1 3.1 454 15 160, 220 4,3,3,3 6,3,4,2 2.7

333 18 260 na na na 455 13 830 3,2,3,3 6,6,6,6 10.0


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Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

334 15 200 2,2,2,0 5,5,5,5 2.4 456 12 200, 210, 220, 300 2,3,3,3 0,1,0,1 4.7

335 16 240 5,5,2,3 2,6,6,2 2.9 457 13 300 na na na

336 15 240 2,1,1,1 8,8,8,8 2.9 458 15 250x 6 3,4,3,3 6,2,5,2 6.1

337 16 220 na na na 459 12 240 3,2,2,2 1,2,2,1 2.9

338 18 240 4,4,3,1 5,4,5,5 2.9 460 13 290 2,2,2,2 3,2,2,3 3.5

339 16 280 2,2,1,2 1,1,2,1 3.4 461 13 210 3,3,2,2 2,2,1,1 2.5

340 20 260, 290, 300, 320 4,5,3,2 4,3,2,1 5.9 462 13 470 3,3,2,2 2,1,1,1 5.6

341 13 220 1,5,4,1 5,2,2,2 2.6 463 13 420 3,3,2,2 1,1,1,1 5.0

342 18 200 4,3,2,2 12,5,5,12 2.4 464 12 330 3,3,2,2 2,1,1,1 4.0

341 15 180 2,1,2,1 3,3,3,3 2.2

465 no tag

344 17 420 4,3,4,3 13,13,13,13 5.0 466 11 480 3,1,3,2 1,2,2,2 5.8

345 19 240 5,4,2,3 8,10,10,8 2.9 467 16.5 530, 630 6,5,5,5 4,5,8,5 8.2

346 18 320 1,5,1,3 6,5,6,5 3.8 468 14 180, 150, 160 na na 2.8

347 13 380 na na na 469 13 520 4,3,5,4 4,6,6,4 6.2

348 17 470 5,5,3,3 5,6,6,5 5.6 470 no tag

349 17 240 3,4,3,3 4,4,4,5 2.9 471 18 750 6,3,7,8 8,12,4,4 9.0

350 6 200 2,1,2,1 2,2,2,2 2.4 472 9 240 5,0,4,0 2,x,2,x 2.9

351 6 200 na na na 473 11 410 4,2,4,1 1,2,2,2 4.9

352 20 330 2,1,5,0 12,8,9,12 4.0 474 12 630 2,2,2,2 2,2,2,3 7.6

353 16 260 na na na 475 12 520 2,3,3,3 1,2,1,2 6.2

354 18 260 3,4,3,1 6,6,6,6 3.1 476 13 250 3,3,1,2 5,5,6,5 3.0

355 19 490 6,4,4,2 6,8,3,6 5.9 477 15 220, 240 0,3,1,1 6,4,3,5 3.3

356 19 380 4,3,2,2 6,4,6,4 4.6 478 14 280 4,2,1,1 2,6,2,6 3.4

357 18 320 0,3,1,3 5,3,3,3 3.8 479 15 260 2,5,1,1 3,2,2,6 3.1

358 20 480 5,5,2,3 1,2,1,3 5.8 480 15 290 6,6,2,2 8,3,8,7 3.5

359 20 220 5,5,5,5 4,4,5,3 2.6 481 15 260 3,7,2,1 2,2,3,9 3.1

360 16 360 4,4,2,4 6,5,6,4 4.3 482 13 260 2,2,2,2 3,3,3,6 3.1

361 18 330 3,3,1,1 5,5,5,5 4.0 483 13 260 1,3,1,2 4,1,1,4 3.1

362 20 360 4,5,3,2 8,7,9,9 4.3 484 14 270, 220, 210, 180 4,4,6,5 2,1,2,5 4.4

363 20 240 3,3,4,1 5,6,2,6 2.9 485 12 390 3,5,2,1 2,1,2,3 4.7


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Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

Tree No.

Height m.

D.B.H. mm.

Spread m. N,S,E,W

Clear Stem N,S,E,W

R. P. A. Diameter

m.

364 18 280 4,4,2,3 7,8,7,7 3.4 486 11 220 4,3,6,1 4,4,4,4 2.6

365 18 220 3,4,2,2 4,4,4,4 2.6 487 12 310 1,1,1,1 1,1,1,2 3.7

366 18 180 2,2,2,2 16,16,16,16 2.2 488 15 380 4,5,4,4 3,3,4,2 4.6

367 18 190 1,1,2,2 9,9,9,9 2.3 489 11 220 2,1,2,2 2,3,2,3 2.6

368 12 200 2,0,2,0 1,x,1,x 2.4 490 13 550 3,4,2,4 4,5,5,3 6.6

369 16 510 3,4,2,3 4,3,4,2 6.1 491 11 210 1,1,2,2 4,4,4,4 2.5

370 11 290 na na na 492 15 530 4,4,5,6 4,5,5,3 6.4

371 14 300 na na na 493 14 280 3,3,4,2 2,2,1,2 3.4

372 9 150 1,1,1,1 7,7,7,7 1.8 494 14 170, 240, 250 5,5,5,5 4,3,3,3 3.9

373 12 230 6,1,1,2 4,4,4,4 2.8 495 13 480 4,3,4,3 2,3,3,2 5.8

374 17 220 3,3,1,3 6,6,6,5 2.6 496 11 200 2,3,2,2 2,2,2,2 2.4

375 18 180, 210, 230 3,3,1,2 8,8,8,7 3.7 497 13 260, 310 5,4,4,4 2,3,3,2 4.0

376 18 190, 240 3,3,2,1 8,8,7,x 3.1 498 14 430 2,4,4,4 4,2,4,2 5.2

377 16 230 3,1,2,1 2,2,3,2 2.8 499 15 470 5,4,4,4 6,3,4,5 5.6

378 12 210 2,2,2,1 1,1,1,1 na 500 16 490 3,4,4,3 5,4,5,4 5.9

379 17 170 na na na 501 17 410 4,6,5,5 4,2,3,2 4.9

380 19 970 6,5,6,6 12,8,9,8 11.6 502 13 230 3,2,3,3 1,2,1,1 2.8

381 34 1280 9,7,7,7 6,8,4,4 15.4 503 13 240 2,2,3,3 2,1,2,2 2.9

382 15 320 3,4,4,4 1,1,1,1 3.8 504 13 220 1,2,3,2 1,1,2,1 2.6


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9. Charts and data

Poor

Fair

Good

Dead

0 20 40 60 80 100

Chart 1: Tree condition breakdown Chart 2: Tree Species breakdown

Sycamore

Ash

Elm

Beech

Aspen

Other

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Useful life expectancy (years)

0

<10

10

10-15

15-20

20

20-30

30-40

40

Age Classes

Y Young

S.M Semi-mature

M Mature

O.M Over-Mature

V Veteran


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10. Image sheets

Image 1: View of internal boundary hedge on western side of site.

Image 2: The north-western boundary

Image 3: North-western boundary

Image 2: Southern boundary hedgerow


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Image sheets (cont.)

Image 5: View of trees from the Rinawade estate on the north-western boundary of the site.

Image 6: View the north-western boundary toward the northern boundary

Image 7: View of the eastern site boundary showing trees along the Castletown housing estate.

Image 8: Tree planting to edge of Wonderful Barn park area


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11. Tree Protection

Tree protection fencing must be erected before construction works commence and must be in accordance with BS 5837 (2012).

a. Oil, bitumen, cement or other materials likely to be injurious to a tree should not be stacked or discharged within 10m of a bole, and materials generally should not be stacked or discharged within 5m of a bole. It is essential that allowance is made for the slope of the ground so that damaging materials such as concrete washings, mortar or diesel oil cannot run towards trees.

b. Concrete mixing should not be carried out within 10m of a tree.

c. Fires should not be lit in a position where the flames could extend within 5m of foliage, branches or trunk, bearing in mind the size of the fire and the wind direction.

d. As the majority of tree roots occur within the top 600mm of soil changes to soil levels within the root zone can have serious consequences for tree health.

Increases in soil levels within the root zone of trees can lead to root asphyxiation and ultimately to tree decline and/or death.

A reduction in soil levels may expose roots to drying out and/or being damaged and have the same effect on the tree as described above.

Tree root protection

The Root Protection Area should be calculated using as per Table 1 and/or Annex D (BS 5837 2012) as an area equivalent to a circle with a radius 12 times the stem diameter for single stem trees and 10 times basal diameter for trees with more than one stem arising below 1.5m above ground level.

Number of stems Calculation

Single stem tree RPA (m

2) = (stem diameter (mm) @ 1.5 m x 12)

2 x 3.142

----------------------------------------------- 1000

Tree with more than one stem arising below 1.5m above

ground level.

RPA (m2) = (basal diameter (immediately above root flare (mm) x 10)

2 x 3.142

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1000


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12. References

BS 5837 (2012). Trees in Relation to Design Demolition and Construction Mattheck and Breloer (1994). The body language of trees

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