One large ash tree (Tree 1 on plan) One smaller sycamore tree (Tree 2 on Plan) One small ash tree (Tree 3 on Plan) All three trees have lower branches overhanging the road which are restricting access of some delivery and agricultural vehicles to the far end of Wood End, Little Horwood. These branches can be seen on Photographs 1 and 2. The proposed work involves removing the branches overhanging the road to a height of approx.4m.

crown reduction of the lone ash tree to the east of Manor Farm by 5m. This work will be completed immediately by the tree surgeon,same service used in the two previous instances 2021 and 2022, and the works are recommended by him to reduce the risk of structural damage to the tree which grows across the curtilage listed wall and driveway crown reduce the yew tree (T2) principle trunk to the south of Manor Farm by 4m as part of ongoing rebalancing of the tree following storm damage around 10 years ago crown reduction 3m of purple crab apple (T3) multitrunked cluster (Malus?) to reduce spread over footpath and associated slippery moss growth due to drip line T4 crown reduction to Viburnum to reduce crowding of other trees T5 crown lifting by 1m to Quince to reduce pests T6-12 crown lifting by 1m and crown reduction by up to 2m of other fruit trees in orchard to allow easier maintenance, reduce crowding and reduce pests

T00213 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T0 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T2914 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T5092 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T0212 Ash at rear of boat house; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T5121 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T0211 Ash at rear of lake; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T5554 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T1 & T2 Ash on Duck Island; Monolith. T3 Ash at Lamport; Monolith at crown break due to Ash dieback. T0444 Ash at Bellgate; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T4 Beech at Bellgate; Monolith at a height of 3.0 metres. T448 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T446 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T443 Elm in farm yard; Section fell to ground level. T5 adjacent Ash; Clear fallen limbs from fence and dismantle tree to leave a 7.0 metre standing stem. T6 Ash at Arch Road on opposite side of road to fenced Beech; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback. T7 Ash; Section fell to ground level due to Ash dieback.

Tree work noted on plan and aerial view of site in alphabetical order. The three leylandii lines to dismantle: a) At the fork in the drive, on the LH side. Plan is to replace with laurel hedge which will be lower (9m compared to 16m height of current leylandii) and admit much more light to the walled garden area. b) The line of leylandii bordering the farm (on the top field with the bonfire in it). There are some broadleaf trees in that line which we would like to preserve, a cherry, Oak, Beech, Hornbeam. c) The line of leylandii put up to mark the helipad on that top bonfire field. These are particularly problematic since they block a huge amount of light in that part of the garden and prevent the healthy growth of the varied trees and shrubs there. d) G1 Apple trees, carry out maintenance pruning, 1.5 metre reductions and 20%crown thin. e) 3 no yews at the foot of the motte (opposite kitchen window) need some lifting and pruning - they're looking straggly with bare branches on the underside. Crown lift 1.5 metres and deadwood. f) T4 Sycamore dismantle to the union, leaving the trunk as habitat, due to close proximity to the house and structurally compromised by repeated squirrel damage and split at the union. g) Small rotten Laurel fell. Weeping Aspen outside the walled garden, situated on the driveway side. Reduce crown height by 3m to 11m.

[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.

Bernwood farm trees 976, Ash, fell. 978, Ash remove deadwood, 979 Ash, fell

A fully grown beech tree in the garden of Mentmore Stud Farm (LU& 0QE) has been found to be hollow and infected with fungus and in danger of falling onto the highway. I have been advised by Neil Pasmore of Buckinghamshire Council to mark this as "DD 5 Day"