62 Wood Vale, London, SE23 3ED

Proposal

REAR: ONE Pine (T1)(ht:18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 18m to ht.15m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 15m to 12m, CROWN THIN by 20%, remove any dead or dangerous branches. Reason: to reduce the sail effect in high winds as the tree is quite close to the house. REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht:6m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: routine maintenance to shape canopy. REAR: ONE Acacia (T3)(ht:14m) CROWN THIN by 20%, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m one lateral over garden (S compass point), remove dead wood. Reason: canopy appears to be in slight decline, thinning and crown cleaning may help retain some green cover, tree condition to be monitored. REAR: TWO Plum (T4,T5)(ht:9m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from r.7m to r.5m, CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to shape canopy, improve light conditions for garden, pruning to suitable points, maintain natural aesthetic. REAR: TWO dead Cherry (T6,T7)(ht:7m) FELL. Reason: both trees have died, to allow a native tree to be replanted. Duty to replace applies. REAR: TWO Horse Chestnut (T8,T9)(ht:14m) remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: the canopies have a number of dead branches, it is very minor pruning. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: the proposed replacement native species tree for dead stems T6,T7 is hugely welcomed under duty to replace dead trees in conservation areas, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas. Also to support the urban forest canopy and the adjacent Horniman trees and nature trail. Informative C: please create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity with arisings.