2 Knapp House, Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8GA

Proposal

T13 - Copper Beech Description of the work: Reduce peripheral canopy spread of the south quadrant by shortening radial spread by up to 1.2 metres to a suitable secondary growth point. Shorten by 1.2 metre end tips of the north side first limb to improve canopy flow line. Reduce 5 lateral branches in accordance with annotated photograph (pruning point has been highlighted in orange and individual branches numbered for location id). Reduction of lower tips of canopy by up to 1.5m to create a 3.5m clearance from the pavement and parking area as specified in annotated photograph. A combination of tip and target pruning will be implemented with the view to preserve the tree's biomechanical integrity and mitigate excess tensile stress on compression fork and overextended limbs. Pruning cut will not exceed 70mm in diameter. A non-invasive bracing system with synthetic cable will be installed to backup the existing steel cable as linkage point between central stem and south stem. Reason: To lessen mechanical stress on compression fork and prevent limbs' subsidence; moreover contain peripheral growth to decrease lever arms of overextended limbs. To improve overall crown flowing line. Crown raise required to give clearance over the highway to prevent damage to and from vehicles passing.