Proposal to reduce the height of a T1 Birch tree by 2 metres due to a tight union, with branches pruned to natural targets and some cuts inside the stated dimensions, following European Tree Pruning Standards 2021.

Full Proposal

T1 Birch - 2 metre reduction in height of secondary leader, due to tight union. Branches to be pruned to suitable natural targets and through drop-crotching, meaning that some pruning cuts will be inside of the overall dimensions stated. Minor reduction in overall height of tree to respect the original form of the tree, consistent with European Tree Pruning Standards 2021 3.4.3 (picture 16)

Application Timeline

Application Registered

N/A

Application Validated

25/03/2025

Target Decision Date

20/05/2025

Committee Date

N/A

Decision Made

28/03/2025

Decision Issued

28/03/2025