1 Herons Lea, Sheldon Avenue, London, N6 4NB

Five Day Notice. T1 Lombardy Poplar tree situated in the rear garden of my property, which I have significant concerns about due to its internal condition and potential safety implications. I recently commissioned an independent arboricultural consultant, Kim Gifford, to carry out a specialist Picus Sonic Tomograph assessment of the tree. The resulting report, dated 15 October 2026, identified 47% altered timber within the tested section of the trunk and concluded that the tree has extensive internal decay. Following the assessment, the consultant has recommended complete removal on health and safety grounds, advising that this should be undertaken as soon as possible.

General maintenance unless otherwise stated. Rear Garden: T1: Mature Garrya Elliptica - (poor form, restricted growth space): Approximately 5.00m. Fell to as near to ground level as is practicable. T2: Mature Cotoneaster: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.00m. Reduce lateral and sub lateral branches growing towards the building, to ensure adequate clearance (approximately 1.25m). Thin crown density evenly throughout by approximately 25% to increase light levels. Remove major dead wood throughout the crown. SG2: Bamboo: Reduce group height by approximately 0.50m. Front Garden: T3: Olive: Approximately 4.00-5.00m. Very poorly pruned. The tree is in poor condition and blocks light. Section fell to ground level.

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Reduce crown over garden by 1m and shape remainder.