Case reference: 459266308

Date submitted: 17/10/2022
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Request: Hi there,

May I please request the following for my green study:

1) A current record / list of all of the trees and shrubs in the Bury Meadow Park of Exeter (St Davids)
2) A list of any replacement / newly planted trees in the Bury Meadow park within the past 5 years
3) A list of any 'at risk' trees in the in the Bury Mead Park

Many thanks,

Terrence Pickles - Exeter Trees UK​

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. 

Please see below the information you have requested.

​1) A current record / list of all of the trees and shrubs in the Bury Meadow Park of Exeter (St Davids)  See attached.
2) A list of any replacement / newly planted trees in the Bury Meadow park within the past 5 years  See attached.
3) A list of any 'at risk' trees in the in the Bury Mead Park  This information is not held in a recorded format.

Case reference: 458997423

Date submitted: 16/10/2022
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Request: A Red horse chestnut tree was recently cut down at Southernhay Gardens - very close to Dix's field. May I please know the following to aid me with my study of the park:

1) The date(s) of the inspection(s)s of this tree
2) The name of the company(s) that carried out the inspection
3) The date the tree was felled (please include the full date and not just the month)
4) The name of the company(s) that carried out the removal of the tree
5) A brief summary of the reason(s) the tree needed to be removed
6) The remains of the tree - were these repurposed as insect habitats at other ECC parks or wood chippings?
7) The suggested replacement(s) - species, planned location(s) and planned date(s).

The location of the tree is here:

https://gridreferencefinder.com/#gr=SX9236192688|hips.belong.sung|1

What 3 words: hips.belong.sung

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles

Exeter Trees UK​

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. 

Please see below the information you have requested.

​Information required:

A Red horse chestnut tree was recently cut down at Southernhay Gardens - very close to Dix's field. May I please know the following to aid me with my study of the park:

1) The date(s) of the inspection(s)s of this tree  Please see feature history report
2) The name of the company(s) that carried out the inspection  Exeter City Council
3) The date the tree was felled (please include the full date and not just the month) 19/08/2022
4) The name of the company(s) that carried out the removal of the tree  Devon Tree Services
5) A brief summary of the reason(s) the tree needed to be removed  Please see feature history report
6) The remains of the tree - were these repurposed as insect habitats at other ECC parks or wood chippings?  Chipped to be used to mulch various Exeter City Council trees across the city
7) The suggested replacement(s) - species, planned location(s) and planned date(s). Please see planting map for Winter 22/23

The location of the tree is here:

https://gridreferencefinder.com/#gr=SX9236192688|hips.belong.sung|1

What 3 words: hips.belong.sung

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles

Exeter Trees UK

Case reference: 458996948

Date submitted: 16/10/2022
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Request: A large Sycamore tree was recently cut down at Southern Hay Gardens not far from Dix's field. May I please know the following to aid me with my study of the park:

1) The date(s) of the inspections of this tree
2) The name of the company(s) that carried out the inspection(s)
3) The date the tree was felled (please include the full date and not just the month)
4) The name of the company(s) that carried out the removal of the tree
5) A brief summary of the reason(s) the tree needed to be removed
6) The remains of the tree - were these repurposed as insect habitats at other ECC parks or wood chippings?
7) The suggested replacement(s) - species, planned location(s) and planned date(s).

The location of the tree is here:

https://gridreferencefinder.com/#gr=SX9234792605|care.slam.risks|1

What 3 words: care.slam.risks

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles of Exeter Trees UK​

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. 

Please see below the information you have requested.
​Information required:

A large Sycamore tree was recently cut down at Southern Hay Gardens not far from Dix's field. May I please know the following to aid me with my study of the park:

1) The date(s) of the inspections of this tree  Please see feature history report
2) The name of the company(s) that carried out the inspection(s)  Exeter City Council
3) The date the tree was felled (please include the full date and not just the month) 23-25/08/2022
4) The name of the company(s) that carried out the removal of the tree  Devon Tree Services
5) A brief summary of the reason(s) the tree needed to be removed  Please see feature history report
6) The remains of the tree - were these repurposed as insect habitats at other ECC parks or wood chippings?  Chipped to be used to mulch various Exeter City Council trees across the city.
7) The suggested replacement(s) - species, planned location(s) and planned date(s).  Please see planting map for Winter 22/23

The location of the tree is here:

https://gridreferencefinder.com/#gr=SX9234792605|care.slam.risks|1

What 3 words: care.slam.risks

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles of Exeter Trees UK
​

Case reference: 457731170

Date submitted: 10/10/2022
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Request: Hi there,
​
May I please have an up to list / map of the trees within Exwick Cemetry. Please include newly planted trees in the past 10 years.

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles - Exeter Trees UK

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. 

Please find attached the information you have requested.

Case reference: 456128961

Date submitted: 03/10/2022
​
Request: Hi there,

A silver birch tree was recently cut down at the St Thomas Pleasure grounds park. May I please know the following to aid me with my study of the park:

1) The date(s) of the inspections of this tree
2) The name of the company(s) that carried out the inspection
3) The date the tree was felled (please include the full date and not just the month)
4) The name of the company(s) that carried out the removal of the tree
5) A brief summary of the reason(s) the tree needed to be removed
6) The remains of the tree - were these repurposed as insect habitats at other ECC parks or wood chippings?
7) The suggested replacement(s) - species, planned location(s) and planned date(s).

The location of the tree is here:

https://gridreferencefinder.com/#gr=SX9106691897|famous.wink.faded|1

What 3 words: famous.wink.faded

Thank you.

Terrence Pickles

​Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. 

Please find attached the information you have requested.

Case reference: 442986310

Date submitted: 08/08/2022
​
Request: Hi there,

As part of my ongoing green study of Exeter I would like some assistance with the tree data at Cowick Barton Playing Fields.

Can you please send me the data that you have of the trees (new and old) for Cowick Barton Playing Fields.

If possible - for the recently planted trees - the date they were planted.

Many thanks,

Terrence.​

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental Information Regulations 2004 as appropriate. 

Please find attached the information you have requested.

Case reference: 13126336

Date submitted: 04/07/2022
​
Request: A large Weeping Willow was recently removed at Exe Bridges. Can you please advise on the following:

1) Who owns the land
2) Who carried out the works
3) Who made the decision
4) Replacement tree strategy
5) Cost of the works (as this does come out of the public funds)​

Response: 

Dear Terence,

Environmental Information Regulations 2004

Reference – 13126336

Thank you for your request under the Environmental Information Regulations. You can find Devon County Council’s response in this Tree At Exe Bridges post on our disclosure log.

Please note that Devon County Council publishes most Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations request responses on its disclosure log. The Council requests that members of the public make use of its disclosure log search facility before making an information request, as it is possible the information sought, may already be published.

If you are unhappy with the response you have received, please email [email protected] with your concerns. If your complaint is not resolved to your complete satisfaction, you will have the right to refer the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office. 

I hope this information is of assistance to you. 

=== https://www.devon.gov.uk/accesstoinformation/information_request/tree-at-exe-bridges/ ===

A large Weeping Willow was recently removed at Exe Bridges. Can you please advise on the following:

1) Who owns the land

Devon County Council (DCC) do not hold this information. We can tell you that the tree is growing from unregistered land.

2) Who carried out the works

Teign Trees and Landscapes Ltd carried out the works on behalf of DCC Highways.

3) Who made the decision

Three qualified tree surveyors determined that the tree needed surgery in order to mitigate the risk it posed to users of the highway. The ultimate decision to carry out the pollard to the willow in order to retain the tree but mitigate the risk, was made by DCC’s Corporate Tree Officer.

4) Replacement tree strategy

We offset losses of trees felled for safety reasons (it should be noted that this tree was not felled and is not dead) by providing financial and other support to the Devon Wildlife Trust’s ‘Saving Devon’s Treescapes Project’. Further information on our replacement tree strategy can be found on this DCC webpage

5) Cost of the works (as this does come out of the public funds)

DCC do not hold this information as the contractor has not invoiced us yet. However, through the Council’s Tree Surgery Framework Contract we have very competitive rates for tree surgery and the cost will be insignificant in relation to the Council’s overall Tree Safety Management budget.

Case reference: 386182549

Date submitted: 17/12/2021
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Request: May I please know the following information regards Cowick Barton Playing Fields:

1) The size of the area
2) The distance of the outside paths

Please note this request is for the entire area of Cowick Barton fields - so that covers both of the fields.

Many thanks,

Terrence Pickles​

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 

I can advise that according to Exeter City Council’s mapping records, Cowick Barton, across the full width and length of open and unfenced space, is approximately 8.5 hectares.
​
The peripheral footpath is approximately 1.5km long according to the same mapping system.

Case reference: 274778117

Date submitted: 20/11/2020
​
Request: Please may I have a list of all trees with TPO's that have been removed in relation to any planning proposals - as far back as possible.

I would like to know the details in plain text or a spreadsheet please:

TPO Ref
Location
Tree species
Planning ref
Date of event (when the tree was felled or when the TPO was removed)

I would hope that with the databases you operate you can run a query against TPO's revoked and then work from there.

This will help with my project of how Exeter is developing as a city.

Kind regards

Terrence Pickles

Response:

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 
​
Unfortunately the information you have requested is not held by the Council in a recorded format.  I am sorry I am unable to help on this occasion. 

Case reference: 255250633

Date submitted: 29/09/2020
​
Request: The Riverside leisure centre had 5 trees within it's ground. 4 of these were removed for the purpose of the scaffold and the other 1 was removed due to decline. Can you please answer the below:

1) The species of the 5 trees removed. I believe these were 2 x honey locust, 2 x silver birch along the Alphington road and 1 x birch outside the main entrance

2) The date that the trees were removed

3) The % of canopy cover of the site 'before' any of these trees were removed

4) The current % of canopy of the site 'after' the trees were removed

5) The combined value of the trees in moneytery value before they were removed. These were meduim sized trees.

6) The expected date of replanting

The above will help me to complete my study of the tree strategy, air pollution and environmental impact of loss of trees.

Location:

https://what3words.com/notes.alien.verse

Response:

Information required:

The Riverside leisure centre had 5 trees within it's ground. 4 of these were removed for the purpose of the scaffold and the other 1 was removed due to decline. Can you please answer the below:
1) The species of the 5 trees removed. I believe these were 2 x honey locust, 2 x silver birch along the Alphington road and 1 x birch outside the main entrance. Our records show this to be correct.
2) The date that the trees were removed.
Sometime during 2019.  Unfortunately we do not have the specific date as the works were carried out by a third party on behalf of the building contractor.
3) The % of canopy cover of the site 'before' any of these trees were removed
We do not hold this information.
4) The current % of canopy of the site 'after' the trees were removed
We do not hold this information.
5) The combined value of the trees in moneytery value before they were removed. These were meduim sized trees.
We do not hold this information.
6) The expected date of replanting
2020-2021 (off site)

Case reference: 254286278

Date submitted: 10/07/2020
​
Request: In ref to planning: 19/1647

19/1647/FUL | Construction of 200 dwellings, means of access, public open space and associated infrastructure (Amended Scheme). | Land Off Ikea Way Ikea Way Exeter Devon

Can you please let me know the following:

1) % of canopy cover as it currently is (before any works)
2) Expected % canopy cover after works completed

Explanation of how Exeter City Council want to achieve being carbon neutral but no large scale planning proposals are being fitted with solar panels. This applies to student accomdation as well as general residential accomodation.

I understand that the 'Passive' housing design is energy effective and reduces the need for energy to keep the interior warm. It does not however, negate the need for energy needed to heat water or general electricity for day to day living.

If Exeter is to remain a green city and City and become carbon neutral we need to ensure all current and future proposals aim to plant sufficent trees to meet the 30% or more canopy cover as well as solar panels.

Thank you for your time andI look forward to your response.

Terrence Pickles of Exeter Trees UK.​

Response:
​
Information required:

In ref to planning: 19/1647

19/1647/FUL | Construction of 200 dwellings, means of access, public open space and associated infrastructure (Amended Scheme). | Land Off Ikea Way Ikea Way Exeter Devon

Can you please let me know the following:

1) % of canopy cover as it currently is (before any works)  Trees data is not collected in this format (% cover) and therefore not held in a recorded format. 

2) Expected % canopy cover after works completed  Trees data is not collected in this format (% cover) and therefore not held in a recorded format. 

Explanation of how Exeter City Council want to achieve being carbon neutral but no large scale planning proposals are being fitted with solar panels. This applies to student accomdation as well as general residential accomodation.

 

In 2012 Exeter City Council adopted the Core Strategy policy CP15 which from 2016 would have required all dwellings to be achieve equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5/Carbon Neutral for regulated energy systems. However, the Governments view is that the planning system should not set local standards in advance of national standards and that the Building Regulations are the appropriate mechanism to set such standards.  From 2015 we have been prevented from requiring energy performance standards greater than the Code For Sustainable Homes Level 4 which we continue to do.  The developer can choose to use solar panels or achieve that standard in other ways.

I understand that the 'Passive' housing design is energy effective and reduces the need for energy to keep the interior warm. It does not however, negate the need for energy needed to heat water or general electricity for day to day living.

If Exeter is to remain a green city and City and become carbon neutral we need to ensure all current and future proposals aim to plant sufficent trees to meet the 30% or more canopy cover as well as solar panels.

Thank you for your time andI look forward to your response.

Terrence Pickles of Exeter Trees UK.

Case reference: 10301092​

Date submitted: 25/07/2020
​
Request: On the 24th of July (maybe a day before) the large leaf lime tree along cowick lane outside the allotments (next to the bottle banks) was topped. Please explain why this action was done in the middle of growing season? The tree appeared to be in good health and no signs of disease. Your actions have now reduced the visual amenity of the area and now that the tree is not absorbing the various air pollutants they are being inhaled by the locals. Other than a telegraph wire being within the canopy - there was no other obstacles. Topping an entire tree is not a solution if it was the telegraph wire.

You have used tax payers money to reduce bio diversity, local visual amenity and clean air - for no obvious reason. Topping a tree in full growing season is never a good idea.

I want to know who / which team made this decision and why? Why was no information given the local community beforehand? Works like this makes a huge different to the area and the locals had NO say in YOUR poor decision making. I want to know what you are going to do to mitigate the loss of the benefits that this tree can now provide due to the topping. It's common knowledge that the leaves of trees help cool down the air as well as the other countless benefits - you have now removed most of these benefits.

I would also like to know how much this works has cost.

I will not accept the usual copy and paste / cock and bull excuse of the tree getting too big for the area. How on earth is Exeter supposed to remain a green city with your awful decision making?

I am not disputing the workmanship of the topping - I am disputing the poor decision making being done by somebody within the Devon County Council.

I would also like to know the contact details of team(s) who manage the street trees in Exeter and Devon. I am hoping it's still not the one person being 'loaned' from Teignbridge as this would really demonstrate that your funding in the environment is truly lacking.

Terrence​

Response: 

Dear Mr Pickles
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Information Request 10301092
 
Further to your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act dated 27/07/2020.
 
Please find Devon County Council’s response below :
 
On the 24th of July (maybe a day before) the large leaf lime tree along Cowick lane outside the allotments (next to the bottle banks) was topped. Please explain why this action was done in the middle of growing season? The tree appeared to be in good health and no signs of disease. Your actions have now reduced the visual amenity of the area and now that the tree is not absorbing the various air pollutants they are being inhaled by the locals. Other than a telegraph wire being within the canopy - there was no other obstacles. Topping an entire tree is not a solution if it was the telegraph wire. You have used tax payers money to reduce bio diversity, local visual amenity and clean air - for no obvious reason. Topping a tree in full growing season is never a good idea.

I want to know who / which team made this decision and why? Why was no information given the local community beforehand? Works like this makes a huge different to the area and the locals had NO say in YOUR poor decision making. I want to know what you are going to do to mitigate the loss of the benefits that this tree can now provide due to the topping. It's common knowledge that the leaves of trees help cool down the air as well as the other countless benefits - you have now removed most of these benefits.
 
We understand this work was carried out by a contractor working on behalf of Exeter City Council (ECC) and was completed in error. The surveyor incorrectly included the Devon County Council tree on the Highway tree within the neighbouring ECC allotment tree group, inexplicably as they are clearly separate, and then the works were not carried out by our contractor as specified. The works order was issued on the understanding that the tree was within the ECC allotment boundary and that it would only involve a crown lift over the bus stop and some pruning away from the street light.  As this was supposed to be relatively minor work the councillors and public weren’t notified, this is normal practice for minor pruning. Unfortunately the contractor pruned the tree and then decided that it was not aesthetically pleasing, so opted to pollard it instead. This was apparently done without first consulting the Exeter City Council tree team for approval to deviate from the works order.  We also understand measures are being put in place to make sure this type of incident does not happen again and that no permanent damage has been done and that Lime trees generally respond well to this kind of pruning.  Apparently the Exeter City Council tree team are confident that the tree will put on new growth next year. Exeter City Council have apologised to Devon County Council.

I would also like to know how much this works has cost.
 
We do not hold this information. The work was carried out by a contractor employed by Exeter City Council as explained above, please contact the council directly using the information on the link provided.

I will not accept the usual copy and paste / cock and bull excuse of the tree getting too big for the area. How on earth is Exeter supposed to remain a green city with your awful decision making?
 
We do not hold this information. However, for information about how Devon County Council manages the trees they are responsible please view the published information on Trees, hedges and woodland

I am not disputing the workmanship of the topping - I am disputing the poor decision making being done by somebody within the Devon County Council. I would also like to know the contact details of team(s) who manage the street trees in Exeter and Devon. I am hoping it's still not the one person being 'loaned' from Teignbridge as this would really demonstrate that your funding in the environment is truly lacking.
 
For Devon County Council the contact details are : Environmental Landscape Management - Mailbox
 
For the contact details of the Exeter City Council Trees team please contact the council using the information on the link provided : Contact Us. 
 
We hope this information is of assistance to you.

Case reference: FS-Case-226777597

Date submitted: 10/07/2020
​
Request: Please may I know the following without being referred to documents or other sources.

1) What is the current canopy cover of the area of the proposal (before any works are carried out)
2) What is the expected canopy cover of the area of the proposal (after the works have been carried out)
3) A full list of the trees and shrubs that are due to be felled / removed
4) A full list of the trees and shrubs that are due to be planted

May I please have the above information in a plain text format.

Many thanks,

Terrence Pickles - Exeter Trees UK​

Response:

Information required:
19/1556/FUL. The Harlequin Centre Paul Street Exeter Devon EX4 3TT

Please may I know the following without being referred to documents or other sources.
1)     What is the current canopy cover of the area of the proposal (before any works are carried out)
820.2m² (at 2019 survey)
 
2)    What is the expected canopy cover of the area of the proposal (after the works have been carried out)
581.5m² (at Practical Completion assumed to be 2022)
 
3)    A full list of the trees and shrubs that are due to be felled / removed
1No. Cherry and 4No. Norway Maple trees including low quality amenity shrub planting bounding the Paul Street public car park.
                                          
4)    A full list of the trees and shrubs that are due to be planted
As per submitted Softworks Plan (attached)

Case reference: FS-Case-132101150

Date submitted: 22/07/2019
​
Request: May I please have a current list of the green spaces and parks that are within Exeter. My current study shows there 114 mixed green spaces and I want to check if there have been any new ones or if any have been closed or due to be closed. The list is below for your reference.

Addison Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Alphington Playing Field Playing Field
Alphington Playing Field Play Area Children's Play Area
Anne Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Arena Park Play Area Children's Play Area
Arena Skatepark Children's Play Area
Belmont Park Park
Belmont Park Play Area Children's Play Area
Bettysmead Playing Field Playing Field
Bromhams Farm Playing Field Playing Field
Bull Meadow Park
Bull Meadow Play Area Children's Play Area
Burrator Drive Play Area Children's Play Area
Bury Meadow Park
Bury Meadow Play Area Children's Play Area
Cemetery Field Play Area Children's Play Area
Chantry Meadow Play Area Children's Play Area
Chaucer Grove Play Area Children's Play Area
Chestnut Avenue Play Area Children's Play Area
Clyst Heath Play Area Children's Play Area
Cowick Barton Playing Field Playing Field
Cowick Barton Playing Field Play Area Children's Play Area
Devonshire Place Play Area Children's Play Area
Dickens Drive Play Area Children's Play Area
Exhibition Fields Playing Field
Exwick Playing Field Playing Field
Exwick Station Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Fleming Way Play Area Children's Play Area
Flowerpot Playing Field Playing Field
Flowerpot Skatepark (Chill Zone) Children's Play Area
Gate Meadow Play Area Children's Play Area
Georges Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Gloucester Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Grandisson Court Play Area Children's Play Area
Gras Lawn Play Area Children's Play Area
Great Hill View Play Area Children's Play Area
Greenway Play Area Children's Play Area
Haccombe Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Hamlin Lane Playing Field Playing Field
Harrington Lane MUGA MUGA
Harrington Lane Play Area Children's Play Area
Haven Banks Play Area Children's Play Area
Heavitree Pleasure Ground Park
Heavitree Pleasure Ground Play Area Children's Play Area
Horseguards Play Area (Thornton Hill) Children's Play Area
Hylton Gardens Play Area Children's Play Area
King George V Playing Field Play Area Children's Play Area
King George V Playing Field Play Area Playing Field
King's Heath East Play Area Children's Play Area
King's Heath MUGA MUGA
King's Heath West Play Area Children's Play Area
Kinnerton Way MUGA MUGA
Knights Crescent Play Area Children's Play Area
Lakeside Avenue MUGA MUGA
Lakeside Avenue Park Play Area Children's Play Area
Lancelot Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Lewis Crescent Play Area Children's Play Area
Lloyd's Crescent Play Area Children's Play Area
Looe Road Play Area Children's Play Area
MENCAP Inclusive Community Play Park Children's Play Area
Merrivale Road MUGA MUGA
Merrivale Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Monkerton Play Area Children's Play Area
Mount Pleasant Play Area Children's Play Area
Mulberry Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Northbrook Approach Golf Course Golf Course
Northernhay Gardens Park
Old Pavilion Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Omaha Drive Play Area (The Rydons) Children's Play Area
Pendragon Road MUGA MUGA
Pendragon Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Pinces Gardens Park
Pinhoe Station Road MUGA MUGA
Pinhoe Station Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Pinhoe Station Road Playing Field Playing Field
Powlesland Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Quarry Park Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Richmond Court Play Area Children's Play Area
Rougemont Gardens Park
Roundtable Meet Play Area Children's Play Area
Salmonpool Lane Play Area Children's Play Area
Southernhay Gardens Park
St Bartholomew's Cemetery Park
St Thomas Pleasure Ground Play Area Children's Play Area
St Thomas Pleasure Grounds Park
Summerway Park MUGA MUGA
Summerway Park Play Area Children's Play Area
Sylvan Heights Play Area Children's Play Area
Sylvania Drive Play Area Children's Play Area
Tappers Close Play Area Children's Play Area
Topsham Community Orchard Orchard
Topsham Millennium Wood Woodland
Topsham Pleasure Ground Play Area Children's Play Area
Topsham Recreation Ground Park
Topsham Recreation Ground Play Area Children's Play Area
West Garth Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Widgery Road Play Area Children's Play Area
Wilton Way Play Area Children's Play Area
Wonford Playing Field Playing Field
Wonford Wild Play Area Children's Play Area
Woodwater Lane Play Area Children's Play Area
Wyvern Park MUGA MUGA
Wyvern Park Play Area Children's Play Area

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation for keeping Exeter a green city.

Terrence Pickles - Exeter Trees UK​

Response: 

​Dear Mr Pickles,
 
Thank you for your email.
 
Please find attached the information you have requested.  The attached spreadsheet includes a list of sites where he Council manage trees across the city and includes their species (where known).

Response: 

Dear Mr Pickles,

Thank you for your request for information, which has been dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental Information Regulations 2004 as appropriate. 

Please find attached the information you have requested.  The watering list shows the newly planted trees and their locations, and the other document is a summary of all of the listed trees/hedge features for St Thomas Pleasure Ground. 
                                                                                                                                       

Case reference: FS-Case-290206579

Date submitted: 01/01/2021

Request: May I please know as much information about the following tree. It is a large elm tree along Western Way. I am considering requesting a TPO on this tree due to its species and amenity value - which is why I need to know any hisotrical planting records. The location is here:

https://what3words.com/slower.bigger.clown

https://www.google.com/maps/@50.7276165,-3.520391,3a,60y,115.03h,102.67t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svY_Jd7yo7nFtlvITbj5g0w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

As this tree was planted by human design - there should be records of it's plantining. Ideally I need to know:

1) When it was planted  The Council does not hold a record of the planting date.
2) Who planted - assume it was the Exeter City Council  I have contacted the Council’s Tree Manager and he can only assume that it was planted by Exeter City Council as it is on Exeter City Council land, however, I cannot confirm this as no record is held. 
3) The cultivar / variety  Owing to the lack of historic records, the Council does not hold a record of the specific variety of elm.  However, the Council’s Tree Manager suspects it is one of the Dutch elm disease resistant cultivars. 

Due to the nature of Elms there are many hybrids - but it is very important to know the correct cultivar / variety to see what level of resistence it has to DED (Dutch Elm Disease)

We have so few mature Elm trees in Exeter - we need to know as much information as possible as well as protecting them.

Many thanks,

Terrence Pickles of Exeter Trees UK

Response:
 1) When it was planted  The Council does not hold a record of the planting date.
2) Who planted - assume it was the Exeter City Council  I have contacted the Council’s Tree Manager and he can only assume that it was planted by Exeter City Council as it is on Exeter City Council land, however, I cannot confirm this as no record is held. 
3) The cultivar / variety  Owing to the lack of historic records, the Council does not hold a record of the specific variety of elm.  However, the Council’s Tree Manager suspects it is one of the Dutch elm disease resistant cultivars.