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Land to the Rear of Eden Meadows Landscape Maintenance Components

Table 5.1: Summary of Maintenance Tasks - Existing Native and Ornamental Trees

Task Frequency / Timing

Safety inspections and report on condition of Once a year
trees by arboricultural advisor.

Works recommended following inspection. As recommended by annual inspection
Typically include the removal of fallen, diseased,
dead, dying or dangerous trees and damaged or
crossing branches.
Remove timber and arisings from safety and Immediately following works
regenerative work and use to create deadwood
habitat and refugia in local areas

Create clear stem to street trees, removing As required
epicormic growth and suckers.
Lift tree canopies to minimum height of 2m, Annually
maintaining balanced canopy as tree matures.
Reduce crown to maintain canopies clear of As required
buildings and lighting, maintaining a balanced
form.

Table 5.2: Summary of Maintenance Tasks – Proposed Native and Ornamental Trees

Task Frequency / Timing
Maintenance of a 1m 80% weed-free area to the Once or twice a year and as required
base of each tree for five years – this can be
achieved through the application of a 5-7.5 cm
mulch in this area.

Maintenance of rabbit guards and other forms of As required, following monthly inspection
protection.

Maintenance of stakes and ties, including As required, following monthly inspection
loosening as necessary.

Maintenance of good levels of soil fertility and Watering (to field capacity) min. 8 times during
moisture. Irrigation may be required during dry dry months
periods. A 5-7.5 cm mulch for 1m around the base
of each tree will increase retention of soil
moisture.

Treatment of pests and diseases and repair of any As required, following monthly inspection
damage from vandalism.

Check for root firmness and upright alignment of Twice annually and as required
tree after high winds, frost heave and in spring
and autumn until trees are considered to be wind
firm.
Formative pruning to avoid future structural As required following maintenance visits
problems and to remedy disease and vandalism
problems.
Removal of guards, stakes and ties. After 2 years, subject to inspection

Following the maintenance period, trees are to be Annually
inspected by a qualified arboriculturist who will

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