A1, a semi mature Fraxinus excelsior / common ash tree in rear garden, 12m tall. Canopy in overall decline due to Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (ash die back / A.D.B). Dead branches forming throughout canopy. Reactionary epicormic growth forming along main branches and stem. Reduce canopy size to 8m to remove dead branches and lessen likely hood of wind throw failure due to weakening of timber from A.D.B.