S/3132/18/TCPlanning Application S/3132/18/TC

T-1 Species- Walnut Crown spread North 8mEast 7mSouth 4m West 9m. Condition of tree appears Good. The first thing noticed whilst surveying the tree was the open cavity at approximately 1ft from ground level. This is on the south side of the tree. Upon investigation it was found that although it did not appear to be a column of decay going up the tree it appeared the decay was going into the buttress root on the western side. Deeming the Western side compromised. The tree is growing at a 40 degree angle and with the weight at present is only a matter of time before it falls without a significant amount of weight removed on close inspection of the floor there is evidence of cracks in the ground leading me to believe that there is already some root movement. Going up the main stem and past the first fork onto the western stem at approx 20ft the tree has bark necrosis where the bark is coming away this required closer examination as this also could compromise the tree. The tree also has some medium size deadwood present throughout the tree which is to be expected for a tree of its age but should be removed for health and safety reasons. Given the current state of the tree there are strong reasons for felling however the owners wish to retain the tree but to ensure it's safety. My recommendations for essential works to this tree would be as follows. Crown reduce all round by 4m Remove medium bow near secondary fork on south side. Thin crown by 15%-20% Remove Major Deadwood. Lift canopy to give ground clearance of 3m.

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