14 Crafton Lodge Road Crafton Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QL
[1] Request to fell Ash tree, which Arborist [Tim Wilson, of Roderick Wilson Tree Surgery] has confirmed is showing early signs of Die Back. Tree has started to lean more heavily and has, for first time this year, has been absent of leaves on South-facing side of the tree. The tree leans over recently erected woven Willow fence, three one year old Eucalyptus trees [planted earlier this year, to provide screening replacement for Ash when felled] and a holly hedge [planted 3 years ago]. Tim has confirmed that felling now will allow us to negate collateral damage and I do not wish to resort to felling by cherry picker in a year's time, when Tim might refuse to fell using traditional [and cheaper methods]. Worth mentioning that Eucalyptus trees have already been planted, to provide more than adequate replacement for Ash in a year or two's time. Additionally, I also 'own' two more mature Ash trees, including 1 within the boundary of garden to the house - Tim has suggested felling of dieing tree now will help keep die back away from two healthier trees for longer. [2] Request to reduce weight in Sycamore, which towers over the entrance to the 5 Crafton Farm barns and which, should it fall at current volume, would do material damage to my property at #14 and, in all likelihood, the Grade 2 listed Crafton Farm. Our plan is to reduce canopy by 20%, by 1 to 2m off lateral growth and 2 to 3m off height.