14 Cornflower Hill, Exeter, EX4 2PF

T002 - Oak Suggested Works: Dismantle in stages to near ground level G003 - Ash Suggested Works: Dismantle in stages 2x trees to near ground level The Oak has reduced vitality and is suppressed by the neighbouring trees, not worthy of retention. The two Ash trees have been subjected to significant pruning on the field side due to a new infrastructure installation. The trees are now side weighted over the highway and also exhibit signs of decline, potentially due to Ash Dieback Disease. Due to the natural regeneration expected here we don't consider a replanting condition appropriate in this instance.

T1 - Silver Birch: - Lowest North West primary branch growing towards No.13: Shorten back by 1.5 metres. Diameter cut size of 2-3inches. Reasons: To increase the light in this area, without affecting the vigour of the tree. - 2 specified vertical North East leading stems (photo provided): Shorten back by 3 metres (3-4 inch diameter cut size). The areas to be pruned are the both overhanging the road, and zebra crossing. Reasons: The two areas observed have higher lever arms than other areas of the crown. Movement of the stems in light winds indicate a requirement for reducing the weight and sail effect. They overhang the road and zebra crossing, and so there is a higher risk to the public.

There are 2 mature oak trees in the garden property of 8 Cheltenham close EX4 2EL, both of these trees back onto exwick lane, the customer is worried about the trees failing and being within falling distance of his property, they both have large Ganoderma brackets at the bottom and significant damage to the stem from previous storms and havent fully recovered. The customer would like to reduce the stem in height and complete a pollard, with bringing the height down to take it out of falling distance and still maintaining the tree without losing privacy. On the Exeter city council map its displayed in the small square of a conservation area. I wish to undertake English pollarding of the two oak trees identified as T1 and T2, reducing them to a pollard framework at an approximate height of 15 feet (4.6 metres). The proposed works are intended to establish and maintain a pollard form, with all works carried out by a competent tree surgeon in accordance with good arboricultural practice and with due consideration for the trees health, long-term management and the surrounding conservation area. The trees are suffering from large Ganoderma brackets and the customer has been made aware of the health of the tree but still wishes to attempt to retain the trees.