Need help deciphering a TPO spec

[redmoosefaction]

Got this request from a tree officer today, can anyone help me please

 

QUOTE:

 

1 x lime: Crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth at previous reduction points ( 3-5 stems shortened to 0.5-1.0m in length) and at least 50% of fine branch structure.

 

--I get the first bit about CR to PP, it's most of the rest I need help on.

 

Do they mean to reduce the longer/bigger regrowth to leave the smaller re growth?

 

Cheers in advance

 

Adam

[daltontrees]

 

Do they mean to reduce the longer/bigger regrowth to leave the smaller re growth?

 

That's the only thing it can mean.

[ReubenHayes]

I would go back to the Tree Officer and ask for clarification as its not a standard pruning practice as outlined in BS3998. If possible ask them to meet you on site on the day of the work. It certainly doesn't make any sense to me!!

[jaime bray]

Reduce and reshape back to previous pruning points. Retain 3-5 of the new stems/branches, in that retention of the regrowth, reduce them in length to approx 0.5-1.0m. Do not remove any more than 50% of the small epicormic growth present throughout the canopy. If done well, would lead to a well balanced crown resulting in natural branch flow retention, as best as to be expected.

If not then I havnt a Scooby doo what they're on about.

Contact council be best idea, but let us know what they meant.