The trees around the bus shelter are in poor condition, and these will be removed but replaced with suitable sized street tree. One of the large Cherry Trees has also died near the entrance of the slip road and will be removed. The poor condition of the sponsored young cherry trees means those will be replaced.
New Tree Management Strategy– Trees are now on a two year rota for maintenance. LBE have signed a new contractor for tree planting which includes a watering contract, and root diversion system to ensure roots do not interfere with the pavement.
Survey of sponsored trees – about 40% of those planted has died. These include those on the High Street and near the Cherry Tree. These will be replaced at LBE’s expense and with a new watering contract in place, any future sponsored trees should have a higher survival rate.
Areas for potential New plantings – There are areas which would benefit from verge planting, notably on the High Street and top of Arnos Grove. SGA has identified these to LBE but members are encouraged to send us your suggestions. This year LBE aim to plant 700 trees across the borough and we want to ensure that a fair number are planted in Southgate Green.