I had troubles uploading this attachment.. so I can't read the 'exciting' news.. I have a couple of questions..
Are the types of trees to be planted stated..? And are residents going to be involved in the choice..?
I imagine it would quite a good idea if each road had 'its own' type of tree and that trees that don't spread too wide would be chosen, not just bog standard twiggy things, making the need for severe pruning in the future unnecessary.
We have planted 205 new trees in the ladder roads over the last few years. This has increased the overall tree population. There are still some roads which require further planting and this is being addressed over the next planting seasons. To achieve an even balance of trees ideally you would have approx 20 trees in each road, however some roads currently have more than this allocation specifically Burgoyne Road which was historically planted as a lime avenue. There are of course some exceptions where the roads are much shorter and do not require this allocation.
The species we are currently planting are Amelanchier, Rowan, flowering Cherry, Hawthorn, Cockspur thorn.
These are species that are suitable for street tree planting and have been successfully planted across the borough. They establish well in the poor rooting environment found beneath the public highway and they also tolerate urban stress and pollution.
The new trees will be small to medium in size when mature, have a low water demand, keep an upright form and have small leaves, which will minimise future nuisance issues. New trees will improve the local environment, providing benefits such as reduced air pollution and shade in the summer months. Street trees provide many social, environmental and economic benefits. Planting new trees helps towards implement government policies on sustainable development, urban renewal, biodiversity and health and well being.
Regards
Clare Carter
Arboricultural Officer
London Borough of Haringey