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Report on trees within Project A, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

for Staffordshire County Council Tree Health Consulting Ltd Ref: THC/2013/02/11 11th February 2014

PROJECT A

A50 UTTOXETER STAFFORDSHIRE

Report Prepared by A L Smith M Arb MICFor CEnv F Arbor A Chartered Arboriculturist

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Summary The purpose of this report is to provide information on trees within an area of land identified on supplied plans as Project A. The report is based upon a survey carried out to BS5837 2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction and provides an overview of the trees and the likely implications of any proposals for the site. The report concludes that the majority of the trees and hedges adjacent to the existing A50 are contemporary with the original construction of the road and the neighbouring lands have more mature stock within them.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................4 2 SITE VISIT AND OBSERVATIONS .....................................................................4 3 APPRAISAL .........................................................................................................5 4 CONCLUSIONS...................................................................................................7 5 RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................8 Appendix 1 ..................................................................................................................9 Appendix 2 Tree Data ...............................................................................................10 Appendix 3 Tree Works and Root Protection Areas (RPA) .......................................15 Explanatory Notes .....................................................................................................21 Appendix 4 Plans ......................................................................................................23 LIMITING CONDITIONS/DISCLAIMERS ..................................................................24

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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Brief: I am instructed by Staffordshire County Council to survey the trees

within an area of land identified as Project A adjacent to the A50 near Uttoxeter. This survey will form the basis of an arboricultural report on them to fulfil the requirements of BS5837 2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction

1.2 Qualifications and experience: I have based this report on my site

observations and the provided information, and I have come to conclusions in the light of my experience. I have experience and qualifications in arboriculture, and include a summary in Appendix 1.

1.3 Documents and information provided: I have been provided with the

following plans by Mr C Lewis which are listed below.

• Base plan indicating the area to be surveyed with no topographical detail 1.4 Relevant background information: None 1.5 Scope of this report: This report is only concerned with surveying the trees on

and within influencing distance of the site to BS5837. It includes a preliminary assessment based on the site visit and the documents provided, listed in 1.3 above.

2 SITE VISIT AND OBSERVATIONS 2.1 Site visit: I carried out an unaccompanied site visits between the 3rd and 13th

of February 2014. All my observations were from ground level without detailed investigations and I estimated all dimensions unless otherwise indicated. Access was extremely limited to the sites and in some areas access was not possible. In these areas I have used best practice to assess the likely content and size of the trees and vegetation. Binoculars and historic data was used were applicable. The weather at the time of inspection was mixed with reasonable visibility.

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2.2 Brief site/area description: The site/ area surveyed are a mixture of land types from open farmland to roadside verges. A number of properties were surveyed were access was granted and the trees assessed where applicable. The trees on site were both individuals and groups linked by managed and unmanaged hedges. No ownership information was made available at the time of survey.

2.3 Identification and location of the trees: The trees in question are located

inside the supplied plan boundaries. I have illustrated the approximate location of the trees on the sketch plan included as Figure 1 at Appendix 4. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and it should not be used for directly scaling measurements. All the relevant information on them is contained within this report and the provided documents. Only trees with a stem diameter of 75mm or greater were surveyed in line with the guidelines set out by BS5837 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction-2012. I have used best judgement to place the individual trees and groups as no topographical data was available at the time of the survey.

2.4 Collection of basic data: I inspected the trees and have indicated the

numbering on the site plan extract enclosed as Figure 1 Appendix 4. I identified obvious hedges and groups where appropriate. For each individual tree and group I collected information on species, height, diameter, maturity and potential for contribution to amenity in a development context. I have recorded this information in the tree schedule included at Appendix 2 to this report. I stress that my inspection was of a preliminary nature and did not involve any climbing or detailed investigation beyond what was visible from accessible points at ground level.

2.5 Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Areas: No enquiry was made to the

local authority regarding the status of any of the trees surveyed.

3 APPRAISAL 3.1 Relevant references: I have based the Tree Protection Zone measurements

listed in the appraisal on BS5837 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction-2012.

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3.2 Trees on site: In order to give a degree of clarity to the location of the trees I have used the group numbers to indicate the location of the areas I will discuss in this section. I will also discuss individual trees where the particular merits of the tree are worth detailing in more depth.

3.3 G2-G5 are new plantings within the JCB World Parts Centre adjacent to the

A50. The trees are located around the water feature and comprise of staked trees with a degree of failures because of the wet ground conditions. The trees offer little amenity at this stage of their lives; however the planting will eventually screen the gable end of the JCB complex. A nearby Helipad will also need to be kept clear of nearby vegetation. 3 individual trees within the area are poor specimens which offer limited visual amenity, although their habitat qualities are likely to be high.

3.4 G7-G12 are within the curtilage of The Parks Restaurant. These groups form a

screen around the restaurant and are likely to be contemporary with the construction of the house. The groups are dense in nature and no management works appear to have been carried out on them in the recent past. Individual trees within the site are located mainly to the front and eastern side of the property although one single tree T67 an Oak on the south western corner is significantly older that the other trees on site. The individual trees within the screening groups are ornamental as befits a garden of its era.

3.5 G13-G18, G33 are groups associated with the construction of the A50 and have

had no obvious management carried out on them since they were planted. The groups are dense in nature and contain a high degree of litter and other waste collected within the dense undergrowth. The trees provide a softening effect for the roadway by means of screening and noise attenuation. The groups would benefit from thinning and clearance of litter where appropriate.

3.6 G19, G20 & G21 are linear groups along stream edges within farm land. Access

to these trees was limited to the public footpath that crosses the farmland. The trees are typical of stream/river side trees and offer bank stabilisation and good visual amenity.

3.7 G22-G32 & T26-T82 are located within farmland to the south of the A50. These

groups of trees are typical of agricultural areas and are mainly clustered at field corners and depressions. This area also has the greatest number of individual

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trees with hedgerows delineated by them. The trees are typical agricultural specimens with little to recommend them in terms of form and condition; however their habitat value is likely to be considerably higher than urban trees because of their location. There are a number of category A trees within the area and potential veterans have been identified where appropriate.

3.8 Five hedge row features have been identified within the project as single entities

however in the farmland previously discussed these hedges are more sporadic and broken. The length of these hedges requires that they be considered under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997 if removal is required.

3.9 The Proposal: No details for the proposal have been considered for this report

and no arboricultural impact can be assessed until proposals are received.

4 CONCLUSIONS 4.1 On the basis of the above information and discussions, I summarise my

conclusions as follows:-

• There will be an arboricultural impact for any road improvement within the area surveyed although the degree of that impact cannot be commented upon at the time of writing as no plans have been available.

• A high proportion of the individual trees on site are likely to be of high habitat value and procedures to quantify this will need to be undertaken by ecologists

• A high proportion of the hedges and groups surveyed are contemporary with the construction of the original roadways. These groups are maturing well although both thinning and beating up works need to be carried out on them. In the case of the hedges very little maintenance appears to have taken place, leaving them stock tall and insecure.

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Present requirements: Work recommendations for the trees are based on

arboricultural needs only and do not take into consideration any future development proposals

5.2 Tree Protection Zones: In order for retained trees to be retained during any

proposed works on site I have listed the minimum protection distances in Table 2 of Appendix 3.

5.3 Implementation of works: Any tree works should be carried out to BS 3998

Recommendations for Tree Work or as modified by more recent research. It is advisable to select a contractor from the local authority list and preferably one approved by the Arboricultural Association. Their Register of Contractors is available free from The Malthouse, Stroud Green, Standish, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3DL website www.trees.org.uk/contractors.htm

5.4 Statutory wildlife obligations: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as

amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 provides statutory protection to birds, bats and other species that inhabit trees. All tree work operations are covered by these provisions and advice from an ecologist must be obtained before undertaking any works that might constitute an offence.

A. L. Smith M. Arb. CEnv MICFor F. Arbor A Chartered Arboriculturist.

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Appendix 1

Qualifications and experience of Andrew L Smith 1. Qualifications:

Certificate in Arboriculture Royal Forestry Society 1986 Technicians Certificate Arboricultural Association 1988 Master of Arboriculture Royal Forestry Society 1989 Advanced Diploma in Arboriculture and Community Forestry 2001 Cardiff University Accredited Expert Witness 2006 Licensed Practitioner of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment 2006 Professional Tree Inspection, Arboricultural Association / Lantra 2007

2. Professional Body memberships Fellow of the Arboricultural Association Chartered Forester, Institute of Chartered Foresters Chartered Environmentalist, Society of the Environment Professional Member of the International Society of Arboriculture 3. Practical experience: I have been involved in arboriculture for 39 years and

have experience of private and local authority work practices. 4. Continuing Professional Development: Courses attended in the last year

have included 4 Day Visual Tree Assessment with Proff. Dr Claus Mattheck, International Society of Arboriculture Pest and Disease Seminar, Tree Morphology 2 Days County verifier for the Ancient Tree Hunt Professional Tree Inspection 3 days Fungal Decay process and Applied Engineering 2 days Roadside Trees: Planting for quality and passive safety OCN in Social Forestry 4 days

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Appendix 2 Tree Data

Crown Spread as

radii from Trunk (M) Tree No

Species N S E W

Height (M)

Age Class

Stem Diameter (mm)

Lowest Branch

Life Estimate

Condition

1 Ash 3 3 3 3 13 M 400 4 20 F

2 Ash 3 3 3 4 13 M 400 4 30 F

3 Alder 3 3 3 3 10 M 250 3 30 F

4 Alder 3 3 3 3 12 M 250 3 30 F

5 Ash 5 5 5 5 14 M 750 3 30 F

6 Crack Willow 6 6 6 6 17 M 800 2 20 F

7 Ash 2 2 2 2 8 M 500 2 10 P

8 Ash 5 5 5 5 12 M 500 2 20 F

9 Alder 2 2 2 2 5 EM 150 1 20 F

10 Alder 2 2 2 2 5 EM 150 f 20 F

11 Ash 4 4 4 4 12 M 450 f 30 F

12 Oak 4 6 5 6 17 M 800 3 40 F

13 Ash 5 5 4 4 17 M 750 4 30 F

14 Ash 5 5 7 1 17 M 600 4 30 F

15 Sycamore 2 6 6 6 17 M 700 4 30 F

16 Birch 4 4 4 4 16 M 400 4 20 F

17 Cypress 3 2 2 2 9 M 200 2 20 F

18 Cedar 6 6 6 4 17 M 800 3 40 F

19 Oak 7 8 6 6 18 M 1000 2 40 F

20 Ash 3 3 3 3 15 M 500 4 10 P

21 Crack Willow 5 5 5 5 17 M 1100 2 10 P

22 Oak 5 6 6 6 17 M 950 3 20 F/P

23 Ash 4 4 4 4 13 M 300 4 20 F

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Crown Spread as radii from Trunk (M) Tree No

Species

N S E W

Height (M)

Age Class

Stem Diameter (mm)

Lowest Branch

Life Estimate

Condition

24 Pear 3 3 3 3 5 M 400 2 20 F

25 Ash 2 2 2 2 6 EM 250 2 30 F

26 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 4 M 150 2 20 F

27 Ash 7 7 7 7 12 M 700 2 30 F

28 Ash 6 6 6 6 10 M 530 2 30 F

29 Ash 2 2 2 2 6 EM 250 2 20 F

30 Oak 7 7 7 7 14 M 1000 2 30 F

31 Elm 2 2 2 2 6 EM 200 2 20 F

32 Oak 8 8 8 8 14 M 1100 2 30 F

33 Alder 4 4 4 4 9 M 500 2 20 F

34 Alder 5 5 5 5 6 M 200 2 20 F

35 Alder 4 4 4 4 6 M 680 2 20 F / P

36 Ash 4 4 4 4 8 M 840 2 20 P

37 Sycamore 3 3 3 3 5 M 820 2 20 P

38 Sycamore 4 4 4 4 10 M 470 2 20 F

39 Sycamore 4 4 4 4 9 M 520 2 20 F

40 Field Maple 4 4 4 5 5 M 560 2 30 F

41 Oak 4 5 4 4 11 M 490 2 30 F

42 Oak 4 4 4 4 9 M 520 2 20 F

43 Alder 4 4 4 5 7 M 500 2 20 F

44 Alder 5 4 4 4 7 M 510 2 20 F

45 Alder 4 4 5 4 8 M 400 2 20 F

46 Alder 4 4 4 4 9 M 720 2 30 F

47 Goat Willow 6 6 6 6 0 M 500 2 <10 P

48 Alder 4 4 4 4 6 M 490 2 20 P

49 Alder 2 2 2 2 5 M 290 2 20 F

50 Alder 3 3 3 3 5 M 320 2 20 F

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Species

N S E W

Height (M)

Age Class

Stem Diameter (mm)

Lowest Branch

Life Estimate

Condition

51 Alder 3 3 3 3 7 M 560 2 20 F

52 Alder 2 2 2 2 4 M 230 2 20 F

53 Ash 3 3 3 3 6 M 480 2 <10 P

54 Oak 6 6 6 6 8 M 1200 3 40 F

55 Ash 5 5 5 5 14 M 1000 3 40 P

56 Cypress 1 1 1 1 7 EM 150 0 10 F

57 Horse Chestnut 5 5 5 5 9 M 930 2 30 F

58 Oak 5 5 5 5 8 M 760 2 30 F

59 Alder 5 5 5 5 8 M 550 2 20 F

60 Alder 5 5 5 5 8 M 600 2 20 F

61 Oak 5 5 5 5 10 M 720 2 30 F

62 Alder 5 5 5 5 9 M 650 2 20 F

63 Field Maple 2 2 2 2 5 M 270 2 20 F

64 Ash 7 6 7 8 11 M 840 2 30 F/P

65 Oak 4 4 4 4 10 M 570 2 20 F

66 Oak 4 4 4 4 10 M 630 2 30 F

67 Oak 9 8 9 9 17 M 1000 2 30 F

68 Alder 1 1 1 1 5 M 400 2 0 D

69 Ash 3 3 3 3 9 M 560 2 20 F

70 Oak 3 3 3 9 10 M 800 2 30 F

71 Ash 4 4 4 4 8 M 620 2 20 P

72 Alder 2 2 2 2 6 M 300 2 <10 P

73 Oak 3 3 3 3 9 M 620 2 40 F

74 Oak 5 5 5 5 12 M 830 2 30 F

75 Oak 4 4 4 4 11 M 800 2 30 F

76 Oak 7 7 7 7 12 M 1050 2 30 F

77 Alder 2 2 2 4 8 M 810 2 20 F

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Species

N S E W

Height (M)

Age Class

Stem Diameter (mm)

Lowest Branch

Life Estimate

Condition

78 Alder 5 5 5 5 6 EM 450 2 20 F

79 Oak 6 6 6 6 12 M 930 2 40 F

80 Oak 4 4 4 4 7 EM 420 2 20 F

81 Oak 6 6 6 6 10 M 670 2 40 F

82 Crack Willow 3 8 8 8 7 M 1470 2 40 F / P

G1 Alder, Crack Willow 3 3 3 3 9 M 400 2 20 F

G2 Birch, Corsican Pine, Lime,

Alder, Poplar, Willow 1 1 1 1 5 Y 100 1 40 F

G3 Alder, Hawthorn 2 2 2 5 5 EM 150 1 30 F

G4 Corsican Pine 1 1 1 1 5 Y 100 1 20 F

G5 Alder, Corsican Pine 1 1 1 1 3 Y 100 1 20 F

G6 Cypress 1 1 1 1 9 M 200 0 20 F

G7 Poplar, Alder, Birch, Ash 2 2 2 2 16 EM 250 2 40 F

G8 Norway Spruce, Cypress 2 2 2 2 15 EM 300 4 20 F

G9 Oak, Beech, Lime, Ash, Cypress, Maple 5 5 5 5 18 M 700 2 40 F

G10 Oak, Ash, Cedar, Cypress, Beech, Pine 5 5 5 5 18 M 600 2 40 F

G11 Cypress, Birch, Ash, Sycamore 3 3 3 3 16 M 300 3 30 F

G12 Norway Spruce 3 3 3 3 17 M 300 2 30 F

G13 Oak, Alder, Birch, Poplar 2 2 2 2 15 M 300 2 30 F

G14 Sycamore, Dogwood 1 1 1 1 6 EM 75 0 20 F

G15 Pine, Poplar, Alder, Willow, Cherry, Field Maple, Birch, Ash, Blackthorn 2 2 2 2 12 EM 150 0 40 F

G16 Hazel 2 2 2 2 5 M 100 1 20 F

G17 Ash, Dogwood, Alder, Oak, Willow 2 2 2 2 7 M 150 1 20 F

G18 Alder, Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Birch, Poplar, Willow, Dogwood 2 2 2 2 8 EM 100 1 20 F

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Species

N S E W

Height (M)

Age Class

Stem Diameter (mm)

Lowest Branch

Life Estimate

Condition

G19 Hawthorn, Alder 2 2 2 2 6 M 150 0 20 F

G20 Alder 3 3 3 3 12 M 400 3 30 F

G21 Alder 3 3 3 3 12 M 400 3 30 F

G22 Alder 4 4 4 4 8 M 200 2 30 F

G23 Alder, Willow, Oak 4 4 4 4 8 M 350 2 30 F

G24 Alder, Hazel, Willow 4 4 4 4 13 M 400 2 40 F

G25 Oak 5 5 5 5 10 M 400 2 40 F

G26 Malus 2 2 2 2 4 M 250 1 20 F

G27 Alder 2 2 2 2 7 M 450 2 20 F

G28 Alder 1 1 1 1 7 M 300 2 0 D

G29 Horse Chestnut, Alder, Oak 6 6 6 6 10 M 700 2 30 F

G30 Alder 4 4 4 4 9 M 450 2 20 F

G31 Alder 2 2 2 2 8 M 400 2 20 F

G32 Oak 4 4 4 4 8 M 400 2 30 F

G33 Hazel, Hawthorn, Maple, Ash 2 2 2 2 7 EM 150 0 40 F

H1 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 3 M 200 0 40 F

H2 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 3 M 150 0 40 F

H3 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 2 M 140 0 40 F

H4 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 1 M 100 0 40 F

H5 Hawthorn 1 1 1 1 1 M 100 0 40 F

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Appendix 3 Tree Works and Root Protection Areas (RPA)

Tree No

Species

Remarks

BS 5837 Classification

Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

1 Ash Within hedge C1 No tree works required 72 4.8

2 Ash Within hedge C1 No tree works required 72 4.8

3 Alder Within hedge C1 No tree works required 28 3.0

4 Alder Within hedge, 2 stems C1 No tree works required 28 3.0

5 Ash 2 stems from 1m C1 No tree works required 255 9.0

6 Crack Willow Multi stemmed tree on stream edge C1 No tree works required 290 9.6

7 Ash Lost leader, stump U Fell

8 Ash At entrance to house, reasonable form B1 No tree works required 113 6.0

9 Alder Adjacent to stream C1 No tree works required 10 1.8

10 Alder Adjacent to stream C1 No tree works required 10 1.8

11 Ash Within group of Cypress, fork at 2m C1 No tree works required 92 5.4

12 Oak Within 2m of car park A1 No tree works required 290 9.6

13 Ash Fork at 4m C1 No tree works required 255 9.0

14 Ash Fork at 4m, overhanging car park C1 No tree works required 163 7.2

15 Sycamore Cut ivy on stem, crown biased to south C1 No tree works required 222 8.4

16 Birch Triple stem from ground B2 No tree works required 72 4.8

17 Cypress Two trees adjacent to drive C1 No tree works required 18 2.4

18 Cedar Central lawn position,

branches removed to west B1 No tree works required 290 9.6

19 Oak Minor dead wood present,

stem leaning to north within 4m of kerb A1 No tree works required 452 12.0

20 Ash Failing tree with poor unions U Fell

21 Crack Willow Within 1m of house U Fell

22 Oak Dying back throughout crown B1 No tree works required 408 11.4

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Tree No

Species

Remarks


Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

23 Ash Within hedge, ivy on stem C1 Cut Ivy on stem 41 3.6

24 Pear Overhanging drive B1 No tree works required 72 4.8

25 Ash On drive island next to cypress C1 No tree works required 28 3.0

26 Hawthorn Typical hedge row tree C1 No tree works required 10 1.8

27 Ash Habitat potential C B1 No tree works required 222 8.4

28 Ash Minor dead wood, ivy present B1 No tree works required 127 6.4

29 Ash Stem leans to west Ivy present C1 No tree works required 28 3.0

30 Oak Ivy present, storm damaged branches B2 No tree works required 452 12.0

31 Elm Base obscured C1 No tree works required 18 2.4

32 Oak Major dead wood present B1 No tree works required 547 13.2

33 Alder Dense vegetation around base C1 No tree works required 113 6.0

34 Alder twin stemmed, epicormic growth C1 No tree works required 18 2.4

35 Alder Hollowing, habitat potential C1 No tree works required 209 8.2

36 Ash Typical hedge row tree, storm damage C1 No tree works required 319 10.1

37 Sycamore poor specimen limited potential U C1 No tree works required 304 9.8

38 Sycamore Reasonable form C1 No tree works required 100 5.6

39 Sycamore Dieback in high crown,

compaction and grazing likely factors C1 No tree works required 122 6.2

40 Field Maple Twin stemmed, dense low crown B1 No tree works required 142 6.7

41 Oak Major dead wood, low crown B1 No tree works required 109 5.9

42 Oak Major dead wood, low crown C1 No tree works required 122 6.2

43 Alder Minor dead wood C1 No tree works required 113 6.0



46 Alder Major branch failure B1 No tree works required 235 8.6

47 Goat Willow Failed tree U Fell

48 Alder Storm damage with cavities , C1 No tree works required 109 5.9

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Tree No

Species

Remarks


Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

habitat potential

49 Alder Browsing damage C1 No tree works required 38 3.5

50 Alder Habitat potential C1 No tree works required 46 3.8

51 Alder Failed leader C1 No tree works required 142 6.7

52 Alder Leaning stem to south C1 No tree works required 24 2.8

53 Ash Stump with habitat potential U Fell

54 Oak Pockets of decay, storm damage,

habitat potential A1 No tree works required 652 14.4

55 Ash Severe storm damage, habitat potential C1 No tree works required 452 12.0

56 Cypress Typical for species C1 No tree works required 10 1.8

57 Horse Chestnut Crown has been lifted B1 No tree works required 391 11.2

58 Oak Storm damage present B1 No tree works required 261 9.1

59 Alder Two trees, one with three stems

minor dead wood C1 No tree works required 137 6.6

60 Alder minor dead wood C1 No tree works required 163 7.2

61 Oak Minor dead wood, sparse crown B1 No tree works required 235 8.6

62 Alder Electricity line clearance, poor form C1 No tree works required 191 7.8

63 Field Maple Hedgerow tree typical form C1 No tree works required 33 3.2

64 Ash Decay present and occluded barbed wire C1 No tree works required 319 10.1

65 Oak Within Park Restaurant

stem leaning into property C1 No tree works required 147 6.8

66 Oak Minor dead wood B1 No tree works required 180 7.6

67 Oak Storm damage, broken stubs B1 No tree works required 452 12.0

68 Alder Dead U Fell

69 Ash Crown dieback C1 No tree works required 142 6.7

70 Oak Crown biased to west B1 No tree works required 290 9.6

71 Ash Hollow stem, habitat potential C1 No tree works required 174 7.4

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Tree No

Species

Remarks


Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

72 Alder Crown dieback U Fell

73 Oak Minor dead wood A1 No tree works required 174 7.4

74 Oak Storm damage B1 No tree works required 312 10.0

75 Oak Dieback of one leader, habitat potential C B1 No tree works required 290 9.6

76 Oak Lower stem damage and some storm breakages B1 No tree works required 499 12.6

77 Alder Stem leaning to east, exposed roots C1 No tree works required 297 9.7

78 Alder Stem leaning to north, no leader C1 No tree works required 92 5.4

79 Oak Reasonable form, wet ground around base A1 No tree works required 391 11.2

80 Oak Browsing damage dead Ivy present C1 No tree works required 80 5.0

81 Oak Ivy in lower crown A1 No tree works required 203 8.0

82 Crack Willow Pollarded tree Habitat potential A3 No tree works required 978 17.6

G1 Alder, Crack Willow Group of pollarded trees along stream edge C1 No tree works required 72 4.8

G2 Birch, Corsican Pine, Lime,

Alder, Poplar, Willow New planting around pond B2 No tree works required 5 1.2

G3 Alder, Hawthorn Group of trees in wet area C2 No tree works required 10 1.8

G4 Corsican Pine 8 trees adjacent to entrance C1 No tree works required 5 1.2

G5 Alder, Corsican Pine Adjacent to pond C1 No tree works required 5 1.2

G6 Cypress Linear feature along drive C1 No tree works required 18 2.4

G7 Poplar, Alder, Birch, Ash Linear feature, screen value B2 No tree works required 28 3.0

G8 Norway Spruce, Cypress Group of 3 trees on island C1 No tree works required 41 3.6

G9 Oak, Beech, Lime,

Ash, Cypress, Maple Linear feature along boundary, screen value, linear woodland A1 No tree works required 222 8.4

G10 Oak, Ash, Cedar,

Cypress, Beech, Pine Linear feature along

boundary, screen value A1 No tree works required 163 7.2

G11 Cypress, Birch, Ash, Sycamore

Linear feature along boundary, screen value, unmanaged group B2 Thin by 30% 41 3.6

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Tree No

Species

Remarks


Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

G12 Norway Spruce Group of trees bordering road C2 No tree works required 41 3.6

G13 Oak, Alder, Birch, Poplar Area of scrub with planting on embankment,

some mature oak B2 No tree works required 41 3.6

G14 Sycamore, Dogwood Dense vegetation C1 No tree works required 3 0.9

G15 Pine, Poplar, Alder, Willow, Cherry, Field Maple, Birch, Ash, Blackthorn Dense planting as screen, unmanaged B1 Thin by 30% 10 1.8

G16 Hazel Linear feature along wall of multi stemmed trees C1 Coppice 5 1.2

G17 Ash, Dogwood, Alder, Oak, Willow Dense vegetation,

possible Japanese knotweed C1 Thin by 30%, check Knotweed status 10 1.8

G18 Alder, Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Birch, Poplar, Willow, Dogwood Dense vegetation, no management C1 Thin by 30% 5 1.2

G19 Hawthorn, Alder Hedge on eastern side of group,

Alders on streamside C1 No tree works required 10 1.8

G20 Alder Sporadic trees along stream bank C2 No tree works required 72 4.8

G21 Alder Sporadic trees along stream B1 No tree works required 72 4.8

G22 Alder Failures of stems, habitat potential B2 No tree works required 18 2.4

G23 Alder, Willow, Oak Stem leans to north B2 No tree works required 55 4.2

G24 Alder, Hazel, Willow Two stems from ground level A1 No tree works required 72 4.8

G25 Oak Small group of suckering trees just off site A1 No tree works required 72 4.8

G26 Malus Low spreading forms C1 No tree works required 28 3.0

G27 Alder Multi stemmed trees C1 No tree works required 92 5.4

G28 Alder Dead, water and poaching U Fell

G29 Horse Chestnut, Alder, Oak Native planting around pond area B2 No tree works required 222 8.4

G30 Alder Hedge type linear feature C2 No tree works required 92 5.4

G31 Alder Linear feature of multi stemmed trees C2 No tree works required 72 4.8

G32 Oak Major dead wood present,

with reasonable vitality B2 No tree works required 72 4.8

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Tree No

Species

Remarks


Works Required

TPZ (m²)

Radius of

TPZ (M)

G33 Hazel, Hawthorn,

Maple, Ash Typical roadside planting dense vegetation with

Hedge to field boundary B1 Maintain 10 1.8

H1 Hawthorn Unmanaged hedge C2 Maintain 18 2.4

H2 Hawthorn Unmanaged hedge C1 Maintain 10 1.8

H3 Hawthorn Maintained hedge C1 Maintain 9 1.7

H4 Hawthorn Maintained hedge C1 Maintain 5 1.2

H5 Hawthorn Maintained hedge bordering complete field C1 Maintain 4.5 1.2

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Explanatory Notes

• Measurements/estimates: All dimensions are estimates unless otherwise indicated.

• Species: The species identification is based on visual observations and the common English name of what the tree appeared to be is listed first. In some instances, it may be difficult to quickly and accurately identify a particular tree without further detailed investigations. Where there is some doubt of the precise species of tree, it is indicate it with a '?' after the name in order to avoid delay in the production of the report. The species listed for groups and hedges represent the main component and there may be other minor species not listed.

• Mathematical abbreviations: > = Greater than; < = Less than

• Height: Height is estimate height to the nearest metre.

• Spread: The maximum crown spread is visually estimate to the nearest metre from the centre of the trunk to the tips of the live lateral branches.

• Diameter: These figures relate to 1.5m above ground level and are recorded in centimetres. If appropriate, diameter is measure with a diameter tape. ‘M’ indicates trees or shrubs with multiple stems.

• Estimated Age: Age is estimated from visual indicators and it should only be taken as a provisional guide. Age estimates often need to be modified based on further information such as historical records or local knowledge. Y= < 20Yrs, SM = Half the expected mature age, EM = Two Thirds the expected mature age, M = Mature age, OM = Over mature going into senescence, V = Veteran

• Distance to Structures: This is estimated to the nearest metre and intended it as an indication rather than a precise measurement.

• BS 5837 Trees in Relation to Construction- Recommendations 2005 lists 4 categories that trees should be placed into to aid in the Design, Planning and Implementation of Construction works near trees, these categories are as follows

• Category R Trees (less than 10 Years)

• Those trees that are in such a condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management

• Category A Trees (More than 40 Years) Those of such high quality and value, that they are able to make a substantial contribution to the finished development.

• Category B Trees (minimum of 20 years) Those of moderate quality and value and that are able to make a significant contribution to the finished development.

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• Category C Trees (Minimum of 10 years) Those of low quality and value and can remain until new planting can be established or young trees below 150mm diameter.

• Categories A B and C have 3 sub categories to cover either Arboricultural (1) Landscape (2) or Conservation (3) values

• Condition P = Poor F = Fair G = Good

• Root Protection Area (RPA) M² The area needed surrounding a tree that contains sufficient rooting volume to ensure its survival.

• Radius of Tree Protection Zone (M) Suggested minimum radius of a circular enclosure that ensures the tree has sufficient rooting volume left undisturbed. This may be offset by 20% in one direction providing the total area of root protection is increased elsewhere to achieve the total RPA area.

• Works Required

• Formative prune generally entails cleaning through the canopy to remove dead, dying, crossing and rubbing branches. It also includes the removal of epicormic and basal growth, the removal of any unbalanced or misshapen limbs, this will leave the tree in a safe attractive and desirable form

• Crown lift to a specified height is when lower branches are removed to allow either highway access or pedestrian access. This work is specified where the author has felt that damage may occur to the tree if lower branches are left as they are.

• Remove ivy instructions mean that at least 300mm should be removed from the base of any ivy growing into a trees canopy; the ivy should be allowed to dieback and then be removed from the tree.

• Monitor refers to an annual check on the condition of a fork that may be prone to movement within it.

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Appendix 4 Plans

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A tree constraints plan has been supplied separately because of its size

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LIMITING CONDITIONS/DISCLAIMERS

Unless stated otherwise

1. The Service 1.1 Tree Health Consulting Ltd agrees to supply arboricultural consulting services of a

preliminary nature or a more thorough service as advised or as commissioned. 2. Fees 2.1 The client(s) will settle the agreed fee in full, within 14 days of receiving the invoice. Reports will remain the property of Tree Health Consulting Ltd until full payment has been received. No liability is accepted for the contents of a report that is not paid in full. Any queries should be notified to Tree Health Consulting Ltd within 7 days of the invoice date. 2.2 If the client(s) fails to pay within the time specified in 2.1 then Tree Health Consulting Ltd shall charge the client(s) interest on the outstanding fee, both before and after any judgment, at the rate of 4% above the HSBC bank rate, until payment is made in full (A part of a month being treated as a full month for the purposes of calculating interest). 2.3 In the event that it is necessary to recover any outstanding fees from the client(s), the client(s) will fully reimburse any costs and expenses incurred during the recovery period, including court costs. Tree Health Consulting Ltd reserves the right to make a charge for every letter sent and telephone/fax call made, in connection with the recovery. 2.4 Should the arboriculturist be unable to complete the site investigation as a result of conditions outlined in 3.5, then Tree Health Consulting Ltd will charge the client(s) the costs of travel and time spent. 3. Site Investigation 3.1 The scope of the site investigation is preliminary in nature, unless otherwise agreed with the client(s). Where a more detailed investigation is required, the client(s) will be advised accordingly. 3.2 No investigation will be made of any covered, inaccessible, or underground structures (unless specifically stated). 3.3 Investigation of Private Covenants is to be the responsibility of the client/landowner or agent.

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3.4 Site investigations are undertaken by experienced and suitably qualified arboriculturists. Observations are taken from ground level only, within the curtilage of the site and public accessible areas, where this can be done safely and without undue difficulty. Binoculars are used where necessary. Tree heights, age range and future growth potential are approximate. Unless stated otherwise: 1) information contained within our reports covers only those trees that were examined and reflects the condition of those trees at the time of the inspection: and 2) the inspection is limited to visual examination of the subject trees from ground level only and without dissection, excavation, probing or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the subject trees may not arise in the future. 3.5 During the site investigation if the arboriculturist considers their personal safety is at risk, or that they would breach the conditions of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), then they are entitled to abandon the investigation and advise the client(s) accordingly. 3.6 The inspection may require on-site soil profile analysis and excavation and we cannot be held responsible for damage to any underground services not made known to us by the client/landowner or agent. 3.7 Identification of fungi, insects, or tree disorders is based on field observations and does not include a laboratory analysis (unless specifically stated). 3.8 Soil profile samples are extracted using a hand auger. The identification of soil profile types and soil conditions is based on field observations. No samples are taken for laboratory analysis (unless specifically stated). 4. The Report 4.1 If any part of the report is lost, or altered without the written consent of Tree Health Consulting Ltd, then the entire report becomes invalid. 4.2 The general format of reports is a licensed/certified product and cannot be shown, copied or distributed to third parties without the permission of Tree Health Consulting Ltd. No liability is accepted for the contents of the report, other than to that of the client(s). 4.3 The report will purport not to express any opinion or comment as to the condition or structural integrity of any building and no reliance should be made on any such comments.

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4.4 The report does not represent legal advice and no reliance should be placed on any such comments. 4.5 If tree/s are on neighbouring land, the tree owner is ultimately responsible and therefore we would advise that the neighbouring tree owner check with his/her insurance company in order to ascertain if adequate building insurance cover is available in the event of any claims arising from the action of the tree/s. 4.6. Trees are dynamic living organisms and constantly change; therefore, all trees to be retained on site should be further inspected every two years by a qualified Arboriculturist. 4.7. Scale drawings, technical land surveys and accurate tree plotting data will be supplied if necessary and at extra cost. Non-scale sketch plan drawings may be included as part of the report. 5. Insurance Cover 5.1 All work carried out by Tree Health Consulting Ltd is covered by a £5,000,000 Third Party, Public Liability insurance and a £500,000 professional Indemnity insurance. 6. Quality of Craftsmanship 6.1 When appointing a Tree Contractor, please use only suitably qualified and experienced companies (The Local Authority Tree Officer may be able to provide a select list of such companies) and always check that they carry Public and Products Liability Insurance with a minimum of £2 million cover and the relevant Employers Liability Insurance. All tree works must conform rigorously to BS 3998 (1989) ‘Recommendations for Tree Work’ and as modified by research more recent. Any stump treatment (poisons) must be carried out by a licensed chemical operative. 6.2 Tree Health Consulting Ltd will not accept liability for any works undertaken by any other companies, or contractors. 7. Statutory Provisions

7.1 Before authorising these, or any other tree works, you should contact your Local Planning Authority to ascertain if the trees are the subjects of any Tree Preservation Order or if they are within a Conservation Area, as if either applies, statutory permission will be required before any works can take place

A

5

2

2

1

Ash

C1

2

Ash

C1

3

Alder

C1

4

Alder

C1

5

Ash

C1

6

Crack Willow

C1

7

Ash

U

8

Ash

B1

9

Alder

C1

10

Alder

C1

20

Ash

U

21

Crack Willow

U

23

Ash

C1

24

Pear

B1

25

Ash

C1

32

Oak

B1

64

Ash

C1

G1

Alder, Crack Willow

C1

G6

Cypress

C1

G18

Alder, Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Birch, Poplar, Willow, Dogwood

C1

G20

Alder

C2

G27

Alder

C1

H1

Hawthorn

C2

H2

Hawthorn

C1

H3

Hawthorn

C1

H5

Hawthorn

C1

G20

Alder

C2

H4

Hawthorn

C1

H4

Hawthorn

C1

H5

Hawthorn

C1

G14

Sycamore, Dogwood

C1

5m 10m 20m

3 Blackberry Way, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0QZ

Tel: (01785) 284101 Mobile: 07984 674659

e-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.treehealthconsulting.co.uk

Site: A50 Project A

Drawing Title: Tree Constraints Plan

1:500 @ A0

Feb 2014

Key:

Crown Spread

Tree Number

Species

Category

Category

Root

Protection

Area

13

Birch

B2

Category A

Category B

Category C

Category U

Tree Health Consulting Ltd

N

W E

S

Note: All tree, group and hedge positions are approximate

S01

S02

S03

S04

Drawing sheets

A

5

0

9

Alder

C1

10

Alder

C1

22

Oak

B1

26

Hawthorn

C1

27

Ash

B1

28

Ash

B1

29

Ash

C1

30

Oak

B2

31

Elm

C1

32

Oak

B1

33

Alder

C1

34

Alder

C1

35

Alder

C1

G2

Birch, Corsican Pine, Lime, Alder, Poplar, Willow

B2

G3

Alder, Hawthorn

C2

G4

Corsican Pine

C1

G5

Alder, Corsican Pine

C1

H4

Hawthorn

C1

H4

Hawthorn

C1

H4

Hawthorn

C1

5m 10m 20m


Tel: (01785) 284101 Mobile: 07984 674659



Site: A50 Project A


1:500 @ A0

Feb 2014

Key:

Crown Spread

Tree Number

Species

Category

Category

Root

Protection

Area

13

Birch

B2

Category A

Category B

Category C

Category U


N

W E

S


S01

S02

S03

S04

Drawing sheets

A

5

2

2

11

Ash

C1

12

Oak

A1

13

Ash

C1

14

Ash

C1

15

Sycamore

C1

16

Birch

B2

17

Cypress

C1

18

Cedar

B1

19

Oak

A1

67

Oak

B1

G7

Poplar, Alder, Birch, Ash

B2

G8

Norway Spruce, Cypress

C1

G9

Oak, Beech, Lime, Ash, Cypress, Maple

A1

G10

Oak, Ash, Cedar, Cypress, Beech, Pine

A1

G11

Cypress, Birch, Ash, Sycamore

B2

G12

Norway Spruce

C2

G13

Oak, Alder, Birch, Poplar

B2

G14

Sycamore, Dogwood

C1

G15

Pine, Poplar, Alder, Willow, Cherry, Field Maple, Birch, Ash, Blackthorn

B1

G16

Hazel

C1

G17

Ash, Dogwood, Alder, Oak, Willow

C1

G18


C1

G19

Hawthorn, Alder

C1

G21

Alder

B1

Horse Chestnut, Alder, Oak

G33

Hazel, Hawthorn, Maple, Ash

B1

G18


C1

G20

Alder

C2

H5

Hawthorn

C1

H5

Hawthorn

C1

G14

Sycamore, Dogwood

C1

5m 10m 20m


Tel: (01785) 284101 Mobile: 07984 674659



Site: A50 Project A


1:500 @ A0

Feb 2014

Key:

Crown Spread

Tree Number

Species

Category

Category

Root

Protection

Area

13

Birch

B2

Category A

Category B

Category C

Category U


N

W E

S


S01

S02

S03

S04

Drawing sheets

A

5

2

2

11

Ash

C1

12

Oak

A1

13

Ash

C1

14

Ash

C1

17

Cypress

C1

26

Hawthorn

C1

27

Ash

B1

28

Ash

B1

29

Ash

C1

36

Ash

C1

37

Sycamore

C1

38

Sycamore

C1

39

Sycamore

C1

40

Field Maple

B1

41

Oak

B1

42

Oak

C1

43

Alder

C1

44

Alder

C1

45

Alder

C1

46

Alder

B1

47

Goat Willow

U

48

Alder

C1

49

Alder

C1

50

Alder

C1

51

Alder

C1

52

Alder

C1

53

Ash

U

54

Oak

A1

55

Ash

C1

56

Cypress

C1

57

Horse Chestnut

B1

58

Oak

B1

59

Alder

C1

60

Alder

C1

61

Oak

B1

62

Alder

C1

63

Field Maple

C1

64

Ash

C1

65

Oak

C1

66

Oak

B1

67

Oak

B1

68

Alder

U

69

Ash

C1

70

Oak

B1

71

Ash

C1

72

Alder

U

73

Oak

A1

74

Oak

B1

75

Oak

B1

76

Oak

B1

77

Alder

C1

78

Alder

C1

79

Oak

A1

80

Oak

C1

81

Oak

A1

82

Crack Willow

A3

G9

Oak, Beech, Lime, Ash, Cypress, Maple

A1

G10

Oak, Ash, Cedar, Cypress, Beech, Pine

A1

G22

Alder

B2

G23

Alder, Willow, Oak

B2

G24

Alder, Hazel, Willow

A1

G25

Oak

A1

G26

Malus

C1

G27

Alder

C1

G28

Alder

U

G29

Horse Chestnut, Alder, Oak

B2

G30

Alder

C2

G31

Alder

C2

G32

Oak

B2

H5

Hawthorn

C1

G14

Sycamore, Dogwood

C1

5m 10m 20m


Tel: (01785) 284101 Mobile: 07984 674659



Site: A50 Project A


1:500 @ A0

Feb 2014

Key:

Crown Spread

Tree Number

Species

Category

Category

Root

Protection

Area

13

Birch

B2

Category A

Category B

Category C

Category U


N

W E

S


S01

S02

S03

S04

Drawing sheets