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Tree has not been pollarded on the street for a number of years
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1269239-Y9P5Z9.
There is a tree outside Rycroft House / 30 Hamilton Road which has not been pollarded for a number of years (as keeps on getting missed while other trees are pollarded). It is now a significant size and branches are close to the housing. I have not seen this tree listed on the schedule for pollarding but important to be done. The size of the tree canopy is very large and dominates this side of the street.
Updates
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Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.
We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.
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We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.
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Thank you for your report. Please understand there is no set size for a tree. Trees are expected to grow up and large that taking in more carbon to mitigate climate change. Tree maintenance would not necessarily include the reduction of the height or overall size of a tree. Following our latest inspection, we have identified and specified the necessary tree works including cutting back branches close to houses as part of routine maintenance. Please understand that we are unable to maintain all street trees simultaneously. Borough-wide tree maintenance is prioritised by risk to public safety, so lower-risk trees will be addressed as work progresses on higher-risk ones. We apologise for not being able to provide a specific date at this time, but we are managing the work as efficiently as possible within our resource limits.
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