Bradgate Park Landscape Tree Survey. Tree Schedule, Group Schedule, Woodland Schedule & Key to Schedule

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1 Bradgate Park Landscape Tree Survey Tree Schedule, Group Schedule, Woodland Schedule & Key to Schedule Appendix A of the Landscape Tree Survey Report On Behalf of The Bradgate Park Trust Bradgate Park Newtown Linford Leicester LE6 OHE By Ben Rose BSc(Hons) MSc DipArb(RFS) MArborA MICFor Chartered Arboriculturist Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant 11 th April 2014

2 Bradgate Park Full Tree Schedule TS ARBORICULTURAL APPRAISAL 1.1 The Tree Condition Assessments A total of 1954 living trees and a further 60 standing dead trees were recorded in the survey. An arboricultural assessment was only carried out on trees that were veteran or historic specimens, this included 651 trees. An assessment of a tree s condition and the environment around the tree gives an impression of the physiological vitality of the tree and of its expected tolerance to stress, wounding, pathogenic attack or competition. This evaluation of tree condition has informed the types of management that have been recommended. 1.2 Limitations This is a preliminary assessment from ground level and observations have been made solely from visual inspection for the purposes of assessment in terms relevant to veteran tree management. Only a trowel, mallet and fine manual metal probe have been used to aid tree assessment. No invasive or other detailed internal decay detection devices have been used in assessing trunk condition. The conclusions relate to conditions found at the time of inspection. As tree growth is continual and the effects of any debilitating factors may be progressive the recommended tree management works are valid for a period of five years only. Any change in the environment around a tree may have implications for tree health such as hydrological changes, extreme climatic events or other site works. If such changes do occur it may be sensible to re assess the tree(s). Since the survey was carried out in February and March the remains of fungal fruit bodies were often difficult to identify and many had completely decomposed and so subsequent inspections may confirm the presence of significant fungal species that were not visible during this survey. It should be noted that this survey is not a tree safety inspection; it has been carried out in order to inform the long term management of the trees at the site. But during the survey four trees were considered to be of safety concern; accordingly risk assessments have been recommended for these trees in the management specifications (trees numbered 1143, 1178, 1699 and 2998). 1.3 Recommended Arboricultural Works Suitable techniques and associated terminology are provided in the Tree Management Specification (Appendix B). A prioritised management schedule is also provided in the Tree Management Specification. The prioritization of works is normally dictated by the structural condition of the tree and how soon major limb loss or stem failure is expected. In some cases trees were observed to be in poor condition but there were few realistic forms of management; under these circumstances no management works have been recommended. Page 2

3 Bradgate Park Full Tree Schedule TS GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THE WORKS SPECIFICATIONS Apply woodchip mulch: The mulch should be applied to a depth of 5 10cm around the tree; deeper layers should be avoided because excessive use of mulch can induce fermentation, immobilize nutrients, cut off the oxygen supply, and lead to tree death. The mulch layer should not be laid in direct contact with the base of the stem as the above harmful effects may cause bark death and leave the tree susceptible to colonization by pathogenic organisms. Bolling: A term usually used to describe pollard head (the original zone of primary pollarding). Sometimes the term also includes the main trunk of a pollard tree. Canopy: The extent of the tree s crown. Crown: That part of a tree where the greater mass of foliar bearing growth is present and is composed of limbs, branches and foliage. Crown clean: The removal of deadwood, rubbing limbs, crossing branches, abnormal limbs, subdominant leaders, and branches with a tight fork etc. The aim of crown cleaning is to encourage the crown to develop that will be free from any major physical weaknesses. Crown lifting: Crown lifting involves pruning to achieve a desired vertical clearance above ground level or other surface. This is sometimes necessary to facilitate site usage. The removal of whole limbs is sometimes specified, in other cases only the removal of branches that extend downwards from larger lateral limbs. In all cases the removal of whole branches is advised opposed to branch shortening (because this creates stubs). Crown reduction: Crown reduction alleviates biomechanical stress by reducing both the leverage and the soil area of the tree. It involves pruning growth to an appropriately sized lateral branch, twig or bud to leave well distributed weight balance as feasible. The general principle is that, following reduction, there should still be a strong framework of healthy small diameter branches and twigs capable of producing dense leaf cover during the following growing season. The crown should normally be reduced in proportion to its original shape unless the reduction is necessary to reduce the loading experienced by a structural fault. Crown stems: The limbs that grow vertically and develop from the main trunk. Drip line: The outermost extent of the tree s crown. End weight reduction: This involves selective pruning, through a combination of thinning and targeted reduction, of the crown periphery to achieve a specified percentage reduction of outer growth. Internal growth (particularly epicormic) should be retained and not damaged in the pruning process. The aim of end weight reduction is to reduce the mechanical loading on the lever arm of limbs whilst maintaining the natural form of the crown outline and fine branching. End weight reduction should not involve the creation of large diameter wounds. This form of management should not leave the tree with branch stubs or long branches with foliage only present at the tip. Epicormic growth: Growth derived from a dormant or adventitious bud on a main stem or branch. Such growth within the crown of fully mature and veteran trees is valued for longevity and its protection and promotion is an important aspect of veteran tree management. Basal epicormic growth is common on some trees, particularly lime trees. Group: Tree that form a cohesive arboricultural features (visually, culturally or aerodynamically) have been assessed as a group. Page 3

4 Bradgate Park Full Tree Schedule TS Lateral limbs: Crown limbs that grow horizontally away from the trunk. Limbs: The main branches that make up the framework of the crown. In these specifications 'branches' are smaller and originate on crown limbs. Monolith: A standing dead tree usually with truncated limbs and height that is retained for the benefit of local wildlife. Pollard: A tree that in the past has been subject to the removal of principal crown limbs from the top of the main trunk (bole), typically at 2 4m from ground level. This management produces a crop of branches which can be harvested in subsequent years. Re balance crown: This practice involves the pruning of the canopy to reduce the risk of large limb loss (and subsequent crown disintegration) by reducing wind loading on particular limbs. It should involve relatively light pruning to the periphery of the canopy and the use hand tools may be appropriate. Remove deadwood: Deadwood is valued for the range of habitats that it supports and so, wherever possible, it should be retained within the crown. Nevertheless it should be removed (or reduced to a stable size) where its retention will present a risk to where its presence poses an unacceptable level of risk to the public. When carrying out deadwood removal arborists must avoid injury to living bark or sapwood as this could lead to the development of further dysfunction and colonisation by decay fungi or pathogens. Stub: A short section of a branch extending beyond the branch bark collar. Stubs can be created by storm damage or result from previous pruning. Trunk: The main stem of the tree. Woodland: Land that is mostly covered with woods or dense growths of trees and shrubs. Page 4

5 Appendix A: Full Tree Schedule Site: Bradgate Park Surveyor: Ben Rose and Gill Day Date of Survey: February and March 2014 Tree Number 1001 English oak FM Veteran PL Access Twin stemmed. Both stems have been reduced in the past, now with 4 5m regrowth English oak FM Veteran PL None Burrs on the trunk. Cavity in upper part of the main trunk. The crown has retrenched and is now small English oak SM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present Red oak M Historic PL Access No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present Cedar of Lebanon M Historic PL Access No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present Alder Y No action required at present Alder M No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Access Several large trunk cavities. The crown has retrenched and is now relatively small English oak FM Veteran PL Access Hollow trunk. Unbalanced crown. Most of the crown has been shed but the remaining growth is healthy. G 2 Re balance the crown by removing 4 5m of growth from the overarching limb English oak FM Veteran PL Access Past height reduction English oak FM Veteran PL Access The trunk is very hollow at the base. Trunk cavity at 6m. Heavy crown limbs. G 2 Reduce the crown by 25%. Retain growth in the lower crown English oak FM Veteran PL Hollow trunk. Unbalanced crown. Most of the crown has been shed but the Access remaining growth is healthy Alder Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present. 2 2

6 1017 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Old pollard. Hollow trunk. Horizontal crack in the trunk at 2.5m. Slight trunk lean. Past crown reduction. Decay at base of large lateral limb to south. F 2 Reduce the tree's height by 5m. Reduce the larger lateral limbs by 4 5m. Re balance as feasible English oak FM Veteran PL Old pollard. Bark wounding at base next to the drive. Recent crown reduction. Pollard Sparse foliage. Few options for management. P 2 No action required at present English oak EM Recent new pollard. No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Old pollard. Hollow trunk. Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well English oak M No action required at present Cedar of Lebanon M Historic PL EyeC Past pruning wounds. No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present Monkey puzzle M Historic PL EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present Alder M No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Old pollard. Central stem has been lost and two main stems remain. Past crown reduction English oak FM Veteran PL Access Leaning tree. Possibly an old pollard. Decay at the base of the main trunk. G 2 Reduce the tree's height by 50% English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well Cedar of Lebanon M Historic PL EyeC Minor root decay. Sparse foliage. Chlorotic. Unidentified toadstools at base. P 3 No action required at present Blue atlas cedar 162 FM Historic PL EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P None Cavity at base. Leaning trunk. Small crown English oak FM Veteran P None Cavity in large root to east. Leaning trunk. Small crown Red oak M No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present Monkey puzzle M Historic PL EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present.

7 1037 English oak SM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P None Hollow trunk. Unbalanced crown. Most of the crown has been shed but the remaining growth is healthy. Past pruning works English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Small crown. Shaded by companion trees. F 2 Pollard the adjacent trees (T1040 and 1041) English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Sparse foliage in the upper crown. Past crown reduction. P 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well. Good growth in the lower crown English oak Standing dead tree. D No action required at present Cedar of Lebanon M Historic P EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present Cedar of Lebanon M Historic P EyeC Trunk decay. Large scars from past limb loss. Unbalanced crown. F 3 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None Hollow trunk. Small crown English oak M Veteran P Pollard Suspected internal trunk decay. Reduced crown size English oak Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Past heavy reduction. Good shoot growth in the lower crown. Fistulina hepatica Pollard observed in several locations English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Large trunk cavities at 2.5m and 3m. Past reduction of the main stem English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Hollow trunk. Small crown after heavy crown reduction. Wide trunk. Bark exudations. Old Fistulina hepatica brackets at base. Internal trunk 1055 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard F 2 No action required at present. decay. Small crown after heavy crown reduction English oak M Veteran P None Hollow trunk. Reduced crown size English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Old brackets of Laetiporus sulphureus at base. Exposed roots with some decay. Large cavity in lateral limb to south. Past crown reduction. F 2 Reduce end weight of lateral limbs to south by 25%. 3

8 1058 English oak Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak A Veteran P Pollard Very large old tree. Basal trunk cavity. Past crown reduction English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Use of a sounding mallet indicates that the trunk is decayed. Three crown stems from 4m. Past crown reduction with decay extending from the points of reduction. Good growth in the lower crown. G 2 Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 5m. Retain all lower growth English oak FM Veteran P Pollard The crown is naturally retrenching Monkey puzzle M Historic P EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Access Extensive sapwood decay on trunk. Old Fistulina hepatica bracket fungus 2.5m. The crown has been removed but there is one live branch at 5m to north. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Large old tree. Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well English oak FM Veteran P None Deadwood and stubs in the crown. G 2 No action required at present Blue atlas cedar 225 M Historic P EyeC No obvious significant defects. G 4 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P None 1069 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Burrs on the trunk. Past crown reduction. Decay in all the major limbs but good foliar coverage. Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well. The central stem has extensive decay. Risk of failure at the old pollard point. G 2 Reduce the crown by 50%. Retain growth in the lower crown English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction and the tree has responded well. The bases of all the upper crown stems have extensive decay. Risk of failure at the old pollard point. G 2 Reduce the three upper crown stems to approximately 2.5m in length. Retain all lower growth English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Two of the main stems are now 1m stubs with vigorous shoot growth beneath. Several large trunk cavities. Hole in trunk to north at 5m English oak FM Veteran P Basal trunk hollow. Old pollard but there is one dominant stem remaining. Cavity at Pollard the base of the main crown stem but good reaction wood response English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Minor deadwood and stubs in the crown English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Hollow trunk with strong reaction wood growth around the edges of the cavity. A large crown stem originates at approximately 8m.

9 1075 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Large open hollow on the northern side of the trunk. Recent heavy reduction. And the tree seems to have responded reasonably well English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Decay at the old pollard point where the crown stems originate. G 2 Reduce the two largest stems by 5 6m in length English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Trunk decay. Old Fistulina hepatica fruit body at 2m. Cavity at the old pollard point where the crown stem originates. Small crown. New shoot growth developing well in the lower crown. Shaded by the nearby monkey puzzle (T1078) Monkey puzzle M Historic P EyeC Resin exudations from the trunk. If these exudations become worse and the crown thins this tree should be removed. F 4 No action required at present Cedar of Lebanon FM Historic P EyeC Large scars from past limb removals. Co dominant crown stems. Small holly established in crevice at 6m. F 3 No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard 1084 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Trunk decay, open hollow at 2 4m. Old Fistulina hepatica fruit body at 2m. Good foliar coverage. Four co dominant stems, but one is now a 3m stump. Possible bundle planting. Old Fistulina hepatica fruit body at 4m. Recent heavy reduction to the three remaining stems with good response of new shoot growth English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Trunk decay, open hollow at 2 4m. The crown is naturally retrenching English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Deadwood and stubs in the crown. The crown is naturally retrenching English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Basal hollowing. Two main stems. The smaller stem has extensive decay and a high risk of failure, but it a reduction of that stem is likely to be infeasible. Large scar on bigger trunk at 10m English oak M Veteran PL None Past crown reduction. Cavities in crown stems English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Internal trunk decay. Cavity at 4m. Unbalanced crown. G 2 Reduce the crown by 40%. Retain all lower growth Larch 184 M Historic PL Loose bark and bark exudations at base. Tree in decline, probably due to Access Phytophthora ramorum. P 3 No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present. 2

10 1092 English oak EM No action required at present Red oak EM Included bark in main fork unions. No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Access Old bark wounding at base. Four main stems, one is a 4m stump. Possible bundle planting. Recent heavy reduction but the growth response is weak. P 2 No action required at present English oak M Historic PL None Leaning tree. Decay at the base of the trunk associated with the loss of a former stem. Cavity at the top of the trunk. G 3 No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Basal hollow. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Basal hollow. Recent crown reduction. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. Upper crown dieback. F 2 No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Basal decay. Laetiporus sulphureus at base. Two main stems, one has recently been reduced to 5m and the other has had a crown reduction. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. Upper crown dieback. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Trunk lean. Tall tree. Signs of torsion cracks on the trunk. G 2 Top the tree at a height of approximately 12m English oak M Veteran PL None Small patch of basal decay. Large stub at 16m. Upper crown dieback. F 2 No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present.

11 1113 English oak Y No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y Apparent stress. No action required at present Red oak Y Basal wounding, possible Phytophthora ramorum. No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Small basal cavity. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Leaning tree. Decay at the base of the trunk associated with the loss of a former stem. Cavity at the top of the trunk. F 2 No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak FM No action required at present English oak FM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL None Basal hollowing. Two large scars on the trunk. Deadwood in the crown. Upper crown dieback. F 2 No action required at present English oak M No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Undermined root plate. Loose bark. Past crown reduction. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran PL None Basal hollowing. Loose bark. Past crown reduction. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None Trunk decay. Most of the crown is dead but one limb remains. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None Basal cavity. Trunk cavity at 4m. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None Two stems and they both have extensive decay. F 2 No action required at present English oak M No action required at present.

12 1137 English oak M Veteran P None Small basal cavities. Two co dominant stems. Past crown reduction. F 2 No action required at present English oak 0 Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None 1140 English oak FM Veteran P None Basal hollowing. Two stems have been removed leaving one remaining, this has a large scar from 1.5m to 15m. Twin stemmed. The lateral limb in the upper crown has decay at the point of attachment. Possible bundle planting. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P None Three co dominant crown stems. Past crown reduction. Possible bundle planting English oak M Veteran P None Twin stemmed. Possible bundle planting. Cavity at 3.5m. Past crown reduction but now this tree seems to be naturally retrenching English oak M Veteran P None Basal decay. Trunk decay. Heavy limb over footpath. G 2 Carry out a tree risk assessment. RM 1144 English oak M Veteran P None Basal decay. Past crown reduction. Sparse growth in the upper crown English oak M Veteran P None Trunk decay, hollows and deadwood English oak M Veteran P None Twin stemmed. Possible bundle planting. Scars, deadwood and stubs in the crown English oak M No action required at present English oak M Veteran P None Natural pollard. Extensive trunk decay English oak M Veteran P None Basal decay where two former stems have been removed. Sparse growth in the upper crown English oak M Veteran P None Small basal cavities. Laetiporus sulphureus at 1m. The top has been shed from 15m English oak M Veteran P None Trunk cavity from 3 5m English oak M Veteran P None Natural pollard. Extensive trunk decay. Good foliar coverage English oak FM Veteran P None Basal hollows. Twin stemmed. Possible bundle planting. The largest stem has a large trunk cavity containing Laetiporus sulphureus. Past crown reduction. Scars, deadwood and stubs in the crown English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Exposed roots. Internal trunk decay. Lightning strike English oak FM Veteran P Pollard The trunk is an open hollow. Past fire damage. Small but healthy crown English oak FM Veteran P Pollard The trunk is an open hollow. Small crown. F 2 No action required at present.

13 1157 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard The crown has been lost from 3m. Hollow trunk. Small and unbalanced crown that has developed from one remaining side limb. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard One cavity at the top of the bole. Numerous large limbs comprise the crown English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard 1163 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Basal cavity. Leaning tree. Past fire damage. Cavity at the top of the trunk. Past crown reduction. Two stems that have both been pollarded. Large cavities in both trunks revealing extensive hollowing. Past fire damage. Both stems have recently been heavily reduced. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P Pollard Open hollow trunk. Crown leans to east. F 2 No action required at present. stemremains English oak M Veteran P Pollard One upright Old cavities at pollard point. Sparse growth in the upper crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P Pollard Trunk decay from past limb loss. Reduced crown size. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction. Cavities at the bolling point. Good growth in the lower crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction. Cavities at the bolling point. Good growth in the lower crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Open hollow trunk. Reduced crown size. F 2 No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Silver birch SM Growing out of a dead stump. No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak M Veteran P Pollard Deadwood and stubs in the crown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. F 2 No action required at present.

14 1178 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Past crown reduction. Heavy limb above a weak attachment point. Footpath under the crown. F 2 Carry out a tree risk assessment English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Cavities in surface roots. Past limb reduction. F 2 No action required at present. RM 1180 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Extensive trunk decay. Few options for management. P 2 No action required at present Silver birch EM No action required at present Silver birch Y No action required at present Silver birch Y No action required at present English oak 0 Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak M Veteran P Pollard Cavities in surface roots. Past crown reduction. F 2 No action required at present English oak M Veteran P Pollard Cavities in surface roots. Extensive trunk decay. Most of the crown has been shed but a new, smaller crown has regrown. Neglected pollard. Tall crown stems. Large cavity where a previous crown stemhas 1187 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard been shed in the past. Risk of major limb loss. Reduce the crown by G 2 approximately 4m in all directions English oak FM Veteran P Pollard Most of the crown has been shed. Large open cavity at the bolling point English oak FM Veteran P Pollard 1190 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard 1191 English oak FM Veteran P Pollard 1192 English oak M Veteran P Pollard 1193 English oak A Veteran PL Pollard Some dead sapwood to the east. Fistulina hepatica at 3m. High pollard. Crown stems have been shed in the past. Past crown reduction. Burrs on the trunk. Cavity at 4m where a major limb has been shed. Past crown reduction. Good foliar coverage 8n the lower crown. Multi stemmed tree, possible bundle planting. One stem has been removed 8n the past. Neglected pollard. Large trunk cavity where a previous crown stem has been shed in the past. Suppressed by larger companion tree. Very wide trunk. Past fire damage. Unbalanced crown. Heavy limbs to north. Risk that the shell of the trunk could split. G 2 Remove the lowest limb that almost touches the ground English oak FM Veteran PL None Extensive trunk decay. Reduced crown size. Few options for management. F 2 No action required at present. Very hollow trunk. Past fire damage. Leaning crown. A healthy young crown has 1195 English oak FM Veteran PL None developed. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young tree. Burrs on the trunk. The crown has been shed from 5m. A few young shoots have 1196 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard developed. G 2 Pollard the adjacent earlymature tree. P 2 No action required at present

15 Very hollow trunk. Relatively small crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the Remove the adjacent semimature tree English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard F 2 3 adjacent young tree English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Most of the crown has been shed. Large open cavity at the bolling point. This is Pollard the two adjacent earlymature trees. F 2 3 beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young trees to the north English oak Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard 1201 English oak FM Veteran PL None 1202 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Neglected pollard. Large trunk cavity where a previous crown stem has been shed in the past. The young tree to the north has been planted too close to this tree. Very hollow trunk. Past fire damage. Leaning crown. A young crown has developed but it is very small at the present time. Very hollow trunk. Past fire damage. Leaning crown. A new crown has developed but it is small and beginning to get shaded by the adjacent trees. F 2 Reduce the upper crown stems to leave the overall tree height of approximately 12m. Also remove the adjacent young tree. F 2 No action required at present. F 2 Pollard the adjacent earlymature trees to the south of this tree. Pollard the two adjacent earlymature trees to the south. Most of the crown has died back kbut there is some growth throughout h the remaining ll h l 1203 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard P 2 crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young trees English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard 1205 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard 1206 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard 1207 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Most of the crown has died back but there is some growth throughout the remaining crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young trees. Trunk cavity. Relatively small crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young tree. Trunk cavity. Relatively small crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young trees. Basal hollow. Extensive trunk decay. Most of the crown has died back but there is some growth throughout the remaining crown. This is beginning to be shaded by the adjacent young trees. P 2 F 2 F 2 F 2 Pollard the four adjacent earlymature trees. Remove the adjacent semimature tree to the south. Pollard the four adjacent earlymature trees. Pollard the two adjacent earlymature trees English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Trunk cavity revealing hollow trunk. Past crown reduction. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Neglected pollard. Trunk cavity revealing hollow trunk. Heavy crown limbs. F English oak FM Veteran PL Very hollow trunk. Past fire damage. Past crown reduction and the tree has Pollard responded very well, with approximately 4m regrowth English oak FM Veteran PL Basal cavity. Deadwood and stubs in the crown. This is beginning to be shaded by Pollard the adjacent young trees. G 2 G 2 Reduce tree height by 8m and remaining crown stems by 4 5m. Reduce tree height to 9m and retain all lower growth. Pollard the adjacent earlymature trees

16 1212 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Large cavity at the bolling point. Heavy branch weight G 2 Reduce end weight of lateral limb to west by 30% English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Large hollow trunk. Fire damage. A small crown has regrown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Large hollow trunk. A small crown has regrown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Large hollow trunk. A small crown has regrown. F 2 No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Trunk cavity caused by major loss of crown stem. Beginning to be shaded by two adjacent young trees. F 3 Remove the two adjacent young trees English oak 0 Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard The original crown has been shed from 5m and the remaining crown stems have been heavily reduced. Beginning to be shaded by three adjacent young trees. G 2 Remove the three adjacent young trees English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present.

17 1235 Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL None Very hollow trunk with one third missing completely from ground level to crown in west direction. Deadwood stumps and limbs. Holes in trunk English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak FM Ancient PL Pollard Hollow trunk, split wide open. Past fire damage. Small healthy crown growing from hollow pollard structure. Tree at risk of shedding foliage bearing limbs. G 2 Reduce crown by approximately 3m in all directions, (use a MEWP if possible) English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Hollow trunk missing one third. Small but healthy crown. Previous pollard remedial work. Two remaining main pollard stems also hollow but supporting small branches of remaining crown Sweet chestnut FM Veteran PL Crown die back on main stems extending from branches to and throughout trunk at Pollard ground level. Deadwood stubs, split limbs and hollows. F 2 No action required at present Scots pine EM No action required at present Hornbeam Y No action required at present Hornbeam Y No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Hornbeam Y No action required at present.

18 1256 Scots pine SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Lime Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Lime Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut Y No action required at present Lime Y No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut FM Veteran PL Pollard Core of trunk deadwood from ground level running into crown main branches with vigorous live growth on north and south sides supporting small healthy crown. Deadwood stumps and branches, holes, split with brown rot in base of trunk south side, small cavities on north side at 0.5m above ground level. Tree becoming shaded out by no and G 2 Remove adjacent trees numbered 1270 and Sweet chestnut 0 Standing dead tree. D No action required at present. 2

19 1278 Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut FM Veteran PL Pollard Hollow split rotted out trunk mostly deadwood with one small channel of live wood supporting very small live crown. Brown rot in trunk, deadwood stubs and holes Sweet chestnut FM Veteran PL Pollard Trunk partially rotted and exposed on south side. Basal cavity at ground level on north side. Main branches have split out in crown and deadwood branches and stubs remain Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime Y No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Lime EM No action required at present.

20 1300 Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime M No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Lime SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Hornbeam SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present Scots pine SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present.

21 1324 English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak FM Historic PL Land Large scar on trunk with associated decay. Fire damage at base. Crown has good foliar coverage Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present.

22 1348 English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut Y No action required at present.

23 1372 English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak Standing dead tree. D No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Hollow trunk, mostly deadwood with one small live branch bearing small, healthy Pollard crown. Holes, deadwood stumps, cracks and fallen large deadwood Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present. Heavy live branches bearing small, healthy crown. Holes, hollow deadwood branch 1381 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard stubs, cracks and fungal bracket remains at 2m above ground on SE side. Few options for management at the present time English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present.

24 1395 English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Hollow trunk 1m above ground with adventitious roots growing into debris, cavity at ground level to W side, trunk cracked beside deadwood plate 3m high from ground and 1/2m wide to N side. Deadwood branches and stubs. Wide healthy crown. G 2 Reduce crown by 4 5m in all directions English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Forked semi hollow trunk cracked with cavity from ground up to twin stem union. South trunk dead, north trunk supports small healthy crown leaning over stream and wall. Deadwood snags and branches throughout, large fallen deadwood. Holes, splits and cracks. Fungal bracket decayed on W side of live trunk English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut EM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak EM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sycamore FM Historic PL Pollard Holes at branch bases, cavity in main scaffold branch at 6m above ground to E side. Watery exudant 3m high on E side of trunk. Growing into wall on N side. G 3 No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present.

25 1414 English oak Y No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Holes, cracks, splits, large deadwood within main stem on N side with exudants. Cavity at 2m in trunk on S side and at 5m, also in crown on W side where branches have snapped out. Large deadwood stumps and branches throughout healthy crown. Good woundwood formation English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Cracks in bark at ground level and on S side at 1.5m revealing deadwood core of trunk. Holes, cavities and loose bark in trunk at pollard branch bases. Woodpecker type hole in trunk at 6m on N side, possible bat roost. Small healthy crown English oak Y No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Hollow trunk split from ground to top at N, from 1m up to W, from ground in E and with open hole from S to N side. South side of trunk deadwood. Small healthy crown supported by live trunk on North English oak Y No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Hollow trunk with two thirds missing to N side. Splits in remaining shell. Deadwood Pollard branches and snags. Small healthy crown English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak Y No action required at present Sweet chestnut SM No action required at present English oak SM No action required at present English oak FM Veteran PL Pollard Hollow trunk with one third missing to E side and fire damage. Deadwood stubs, branches and snags throughout healthy crown.

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