Arboricultural Method Statement To BS 5837:2012 at Nottingham Girls High School Arboretum Street Nottingham Ng1 4Jb

ARBORICULTURAL
METHOD STATEMENT
to BS 5837:2012
at
Nottingham Girls High School
Arboretum Street
Nottingham
NG1 4JB
Client:
The Girls Day School
Trust
Client Address:
100 Rochester Row
Westminster
SW1P 1JP
Client Telephone:
020 73936627
JCA Ref:
10134-B/Rev-A/TP
Arboricultural Report at: Nottingham Girls High School, Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB.
JCA Ref: 10134-B/Rev-A/TP Page 2 of 23
ARBORICULTURAL
METHOD STATEMENT
to BS 5837:2012
at
Nottingham Girls High School
Arboretum Street
Nottingham
NG1 4JB
Client:
The Girls Day School Trust
Client Address:
100 Rochester Row
Westminster
SW1P 1JP
Client Telephone:
020 73936627
JCA Ref:
10134-B/Rev-A/TP
 JCA Limited 2014 In case of emergency or for tree advice contact JCA Limited at:
01422 376335 www.jcaac.com jon@jcaac.com
Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Purpose of the Method Statement...............................................................................................................4
1.2 Terms of Reference ....................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Status of the Method Statement..................................................................................................................4
2. Tree Works Prior, During and Post Construction...................................................................... 5
3. The Protective Barrier Prior, During and Post Construction ................................................... 6
4. Construction Phase ........................................................................................................................ 8

4.1 Ground Protection ......................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Ground Level Changes ...............................................................................................................................8
4.3 Exposed Roots............................................................................................................................................9
4.4 Construction of Hard Surfaces ...................................................................................................................9
4.5 Construction of New Buildings ..................................................................................................................9
4.6 Excavations and Services .........................................................................................................................10
4.7 Location of the Site Compound................................................................................................................10
5. Post Construction Phase.............................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Completion Meeting.................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Post Construction Landscaping ................................................................................................................10
5.3 Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation.................................................................................................................11
5.4 Post Development Tree Monitoring .........................................................................................................11
6. Timescale of Works...................................................................................................................... 12
7. Relevant Contact Details ............................................................................................................. 13
Appendix 1: Tree Works Schedule.................................................................................................... 15
Appendix 2: Protective Barrier ......................................................................................................... 16
Appendix 3: Utilities and Drainage ................................................................................................... 19
Appendix 4: Permanent Hard Surfaces ............................................................................................ 20
Appendix 5: Tree Protection Plan ..................................................................................................... 21
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Method Statement

1.1.1 This Method Statement has been prepared to ensure good practice in the protection of
trees during the proposed development at Nottingham Girls High School.
1.2 Terms of Reference

1.2.1 We are instructed by The Girls Day School Trust to prepare a Method Statement for
the proposed development, based on our arboricultural report dated 12th May 2011
(JCA Ref: 10134/TP).
1.2.2 It is proposed to construct a new Performing Arts Centre.
1.2.3 The development layout approved by Nottingham City Council (Ref:

11008(00)101_106 NGHS Prop Plans) has been provided by our client and is the basis
for the Tree Protection Plan at Appendix 5.
1.2.4 Planning permission was granted in view of the following conditions:
• No construction works to proceed until an arboricultural method statement is

formalised and agreed upon with the Local Planning Authority.
• The method statement shall include a detailed programme for timescales for carrying
out works before, during and after the proposed development.
1.2.5 Therefore, planning consent is subject to this method statement being agreed upon in
advance by the Local Planning Authority. The contents of this report must be adhered
to, before, during, and after the construction phase.
1.3 Status of the Method Statement

1.3.1 This Method Statement should be included as part of the specification and schedule of
works issued to the building contractor, and can form part of the contract.
1.3.2 This Method Statement should be available on site for inspection by the local authority,
contractors and other relevant persons.
2. Tree Works Prior, During and Post Construction
2.1 Tree Works Prior to Construction

2.1.1 Prior to any construction activity, the first operation on site will be the undertaking of
the necessary arboricultural works, as described at Appendix 1.
2.1.2 The tree works include:
• The removal of T9 to facilitate the proposed development.
• The root pruning, crown reduction and crown lifting of T3, as detailed in
Appendix 1. Please note that an exploratory airspade excavation took place
around T3 on 30th May 2014, to determine the presence of roots and to decide if
the tree could be retained as proposed. It was agreed with the tree officer following
the excavations that the tree could be retained on the basis that it be crown reduced
to compensate for the root loss resulting from the root pruning.
In order to carry out the root pruning to T3 it is imperrative that the trenches that
were excavated during the exploration on 30th May 2014 be re-excavated
carefully by using hand tools only, and the exposed roots be cleanly severed
using appropriate hand tools (e.g. hand saws or bypass secateurs). This work
must be carried out by a suitably experienced and qualified arboricultural
contractor.
• Please note that T1, H2, T4, G5, T6, G7, G8, T10, T14, H15 and T16 have
already been removed from site following consent from Nottingham City Council,
and have therefore been omitted from the Tree Protection Plan at Appendix 5.
2.2 Tree Works During Construction

2.2.1 Damage to trees during the construction phase should be entirely prevented by the
erection of a temporary protective barrier, to create a Construction Exclusion Zone
(CEZ). All persons on site must be aware of limitations that apply within the CEZ
(please refer to Section 3.1.3).
2.2.2 If any trees on site are damaged, it should be immediately reported to JCA to agree on
appropriate remedial action. Contact numbers for all parties can be found at Section 7.
2.3 Tree Works Post Construction

2.3.1 When the construction phase is complete and when the protective barrier has been
removed some minor remedial works may be required. This may be for aesthetic
purposes, to give clearance for new paths or to provide ground clearance for
landscaping schemes.
2.3.2 Please note that the site is situated within a Conservation Area. As such, if any post
construction remedial tree works are required, it will be necessary to submit a Section
211 notice to Nottingham City Council, notifying them of the intent to carry out works
to trees in a Conservation Area.
2.4 Recommendations for Tree Works

2.4.1 All work must be carried out to BS 3998: 2010 - Recommendations for tree work and
should be carried out by qualified, experienced and, ideally, Arboricultural Association
approved contractors who should be adequately insured.
2.4.2 Any defects seen by a contractor or the client that were not apparent to the consultant
must be brought to the attention of JCA immediately.
2.4.3 No liability can be accepted by JCA in respect of the trees unless the recommendations
of this Method Statement are carried out under our supervision.
3. The Protective Barrier Prior, During and Post Construction
3.1 Protective Barrier Prior to Construction

3.1.1 Please note that following our airspade excavations on 30th May 2014, it was agreed
with the Tree officer at Nottingham City Council that installing a protective barrier
around T3 was simply not practical given the minimal working space, and that ground
protection should suffice (please refer to Section 4.1). However, it is recommended
that Chestnut Pale fencing be secured around the main trunk of T3 below where it
becomes multiple-stemmed, to go some way towards protecting it from possible
mechanical damage during the construction phase.
3.1.2 It will however be necessary to install a temporary protective barrier around T12, and
its installation will be the very first job to be undertaken on site following completion
of the tree works.
3.1.3 No other work, including soil stripping, excavation, or the bringing onto site of
materials or machinery, shall commence until the barrier is installed and inspected. In
exceptional circumstances, where construction activity is deemed necessary, a
representative from JCA may be informed so that they may be present to oversee such
operations.
3.1.4 The protective barrier must be constructed in accordance with BS 5837: 2012 Trees in
relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations and should be
located as shown on the Tree Protection Plan at Appendix 5. Where possible, the
protective barrier will enclose the entire Root Protection Area (RPA) of the trees to
make a Construction Exclusion Zone (CEZ); this area is to be considered a restricted
area; no pedestrians, vehicles, storage of materials, equipment or machinery are

allowed within the CEZ unless specified within this Method Statement.
3.1.5 The protective barrier will be constructed in accordance with the default specifications
of BS 5837: 2012, which recommends a vertical and horizontal, scaffold framework,
well braced to resist impacts. The vertical tubes should be spaced at a maximum
interval of 3m and driven securely into the ground, taking care to avoid underground
services and structural roots. Finally, weld mesh panels are to be securely fixed on the
scaffold framework. Please refer to Appendix 2 for protective barrier details.
3.1.6 Once the barrier is installed, waterproof signs with the sentence ‘Protected tree zone,
no storage or operations within this area’ are to be placed at 3m intervals to ensure
that all personnel are aware of the restrictions that apply to the cordoned off area. A
prepared sign is available at Appendix 2.
3.1.7 No work shall commence until the Local Planning Authority or JCA are satisfied that
the protective barrier meets all requirements and gives the go ahead for construction to
commence.
3.1.8 Where it is not possible to enclose the entire RPA of T12 with the protective barrier, or
in the case of T3 where installing a protective barrier is not practical, it will be
necessary to lay appropriate ground protection (please refer to Section 4.1).
3.2 Protective Barrier During Construction

3.2.1 No operations shall take place which require the removal of part of the protective
barrier without prior agreement with the Local Planning Authority or JCA.
3.2.2 The protective barrier must be inspected for faults or damage by the site manager or
other responsible named person on a regular basis and a written record kept. Any faults
or defects must be repaired or replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable. Details of
the site manager and relevant contact details can be found at Section 7.
3.3 Removal of the Protective Barrier

3.3.1 When the development phase is complete and the main site machinery has been
removed, the Local Planning Authority should be invited to inspect the site to give
approval for the removal of the protective barrier.
3.3.2 When this approval has been given the protective barrier may be dismantled and
removed from site.
3.3.3 It should be noted the same restrictions apply to all RPAs as the CEZ (please refer to
Section 3.1.3).
4. Construction Phase
4.1 Ground Protection

4.1.1 On this occasion it will be necessary to install ground protection around T3 and T12
within the areas shown in blue on the plan at Appendix 5, in order to avoid possible
root damage or the compaction of the soils by site traffic.
4.1.2 It is likely that only pedestrians will be passing through these areas and therefore a
rigid surface in the form of wooden boards placed on top of woodchip (minimum
100mm in depth) should suffice.
4.1.3 However, if this is not the case and it is likely that vehicles and machinery will pass
over these areas, a more robust ground protection which will distribute the vehicle and
machinery weight must be laid. This will take the form of interlinking, non-slip metal
road plates, placed on top of crushed, bedded down, sandstone.
4.1.4 The level of site traffic will need to be confirmed by the site contractors prior to any
works starting on the site in order to ensure the trees are adequately protected.
4.2 Ground Level Changes

4.2.1 In order to construct the approved layout of the proposed development it will be
necessary to raise the ground level around the outer northern edge of the RPA of T12,
in order to construct a ramped access, as shown on the plan at Appendix 5.
4.2.2 As this design has already been approved by the Planning Department, this proposed
ground level increase is unavoidable, however, it must be noted that an increased
ground level around T12 may have some long term detrimental effect on its health.
4.2.3 In this instance it is recommended that the proposed works be carried out ensuring that
the finished hard surface is porous to enable water and air to reach the roots, and that
Mycorrhizal fungi are applied to the soil around the tree (see Section 5.3). It is then
recommended that the tree be monitored for signs of decline on an annual basis
following completion of the project.
4.2.4 Please note that to carry out these works it will be necessary to remove recommended
ground protection.
4.3 Exposed Roots

4.3.1 Any tree roots exposed within the RPA must be left as intact as possible. This can be
achieved by carefully digging around the roots using hand tools.
4.3.2 Exposed roots can become desiccated quickly and must therefore be covered with a dry
cloth, to prevent freezing overnight, or a wet cloth on warm days.
4.3.3 If roots are to be severed then clean, straight cuts must be made, in order to minimise
the extent of wounding. If roots with a diameter of greater than 50mm are encountered,
then a representative from JCA must first be informed before any further work is
undertaken.
4.4 Construction of Hard Surfaces

4.4.1 A hard surface in the form of a footpath is proposed within the RPA of T3.
4.4.2 It is recommended that for T3 a no-dig method of construction be utilised.
4.4.3 To lay hard surfaces within the RPA of the retained tree without causing damage:
• No excavations will take place within the RPA of the retained tree.
• A cellular confinement system will be used.
• The cellular confinement system will be filled with a no-fines granular material
no less than 150mm deep for the vehicular access road and no less than 100mm
deep for the pedestrian footpaths.
• The finished surface must be porous in order to allow air and water to reach the
tree roots, whilst at the same time being able to withstand the load applied.
• The edging will comprise of driven stakes or laid sleepers.
4.4.4 Please refer to Appendix 4 for example construction guidelines and a supporting
diagram.
4.5 Construction of New Buildings

4.5.1 The proposed new building encroaches into the RPA of T3, however, as described in
Section 2.1.2 it has been deemed acceptable to carry out root pruning to this tree in
order to facilitate the building.
4.6 Excavations and Services

4.6.1 Drainage and utilities are to be directed away from trees. Where this is not possible
guidance and methodologies on the installation of underground services whilst
minimising damage to tree roots is provided at Appendix 3.
4.7 Location of the Site Compound

4.7.1 It is vital that the site compound that typically includes the site office, mess facilities,
toilets, storage of materials and parking, is located away from trees. Care must also be
taken to prevent contamination with chemical spillages, including petrol, diesel and
oils. Cement mixers and toxic materials are not permitted within the RPA’s of any
retained tree, as indicated by the beige and blue areas on the Tree Protection Plan at
Appendix 5.
5. Post Construction Phase
5.1 Completion Meeting

5.1.1 Upon completion of the works as specified in Section 4, a JCA consultant will invite
the Local Planning Authority representative to meet with them on site to agree on any
remedial works required.
5.1.2 Any necessary remedial works will be confirmed in writing and must be carried out in
accordance with BS 3998: 2010 - Recommendations for tree work.
5.1.3 Due to the large potential penalties for illegally carrying out work to protected trees,
JCA recommend that a further check is carried out prior to any works being undertaken
post development.
5.2 Post Construction Landscaping

5.2.1 The trees on site may be subject to some form of landscaping or seeding beneath their
canopies after the development phase. At this stage the protective barrier will have
been removed and the property may be occupied.
5.2.2 Landscaping works should be carried out in such a way as to avoid ground level
changes or deep digging. Mechanised cultivation methods must not be used.
5.2.3 Heavy machinery must not be brought into the vicinity of retained trees.
5.2.4 Herbicides should be appropriate for the purpose and must not be used in a way which
will damage retained trees or vegetation.
5.3 Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation

5.3.1 As the proposed development will encroach into the RPA of T3 and T9, resulting in
some root loss, it would be necesarry to apply Mycorrhizal fungi to the soils around
these trees after the construction phase is complete.
5.3.2 Mycorrhizae is a fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with the tree roots. A tree
root associated with Mycorrhizae takes up nutrients more effectively than a non-
associated root. The application of Mycorrhizae will therefore be beneficial for T3 and
T9.
5.4 Post Development Tree Monitoring

5.4.1 As it is necessary to root prune T3 in order to facilitate the development, and as it has
been approved to raise the ground level within the RPA of T12, both of which may
possibly have an adverse effect on the long term health of the trees; it is recommended
that that both trees be monitored (re-inspected) on an annual to check for any signs of
decline.
6. Timescale of Works
6.1.1 The timescale for arboricultural requirements are summarised below:
Timescale Action Initial

All requirements listed in the planning consent are approved by
Stage 1
the Local Authority planning office.
Undertake the tree works (as detailed at Appendix 1 and in
Stage 2
Section 2.1.2).
Install the protective barrier around the T12 (as detailed at
Appendix 2 and as shown on the Tree Protection Plan at
Stage 3
Appendix 5), and also install Chestnut Pale fencing around the
trunk of T3 as described in Section 3.1.1.
Install ground protection within the RPAs of T3 and T12, as
Stage 4
detailed in Section 4.
Have the Local Planning Authority inspect the barrier and
ground protection measures prior to any on site construction.
Stage 5
Once inspected, the protective barrier and ground protection
must not to be moved or breached.
Undertake the demolition of the existing building/removal of
Stage 6
existing hard surfaces (as detailed in Section 4).
Construction Phase:
Carry out the ground level increase and construction of the

access ramp ensuring the final hard surface is porous as
Stage 7 detailed in Section 4.2.
Install the footpath within the RPA of T3 by using the no-dig

method of construction, as detailed in Section 4.4 and at
Appendix 4.
Following the completion of the construction phase and when all
Stage 8 site traffic and machinery has left, the protective barrier and
ground protection can be removed.
Post construction remedial tree works to be undertaken
Stage 9
including Mycorrhizal inoculation.
Annual monitoring of T3 and T12 to be carried out as described
Stage 10
in Section 5.4.
7. Relevant Contact Details
Contact Name Organisation/Detail Contact Number
Toby Parsons
JCA Limited 01422 376335
(Arboricultural Consultant)
Edmund Hopkins
Nottingham City Council 0115 8764054
(Local Authority Tree Officer)
Gayle Monaghan
Girls Day Schools Trust 020 73936666
(Client)
Suzy Hunt
Marsh Grochowski Architects 0115 9411761
(Architect)
TBC
(Site Manager)
Appendices
Appendix 1: Tree Works Schedule
Appendix 1 Tree Works Schedule Ref:10134-B/Rev-A/TP
Physiological Condition
Crown
Age Spread
Crown Height (m)
Life Expectancy
Tree
Amenity Value
Diameter (cm)
Species N Observations Recommendations
Ref.
Height (m)
Condition
Structural
Retention
Category
Latin Name W E
(yrs)
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Mature 7
Monitor decayed
area annually. Root
Sycamore 7 7
prune the area as
shown on the plan
at Appendix 5.
Crown lift the
Twin-stemmed at 1m (becoming northern side of the
multi-stemmed above that point) with crown to match the
a balanced crown. Appears to have existing crown
73 at
T3 17 3.5 been pollarded many years ago. Now height over the site GOOD FAIR HIGH 20-40 B
base
with mature re-growth. Some decay to the west. Reduce
Acer
5.5 present at 2m. Acceptable condition the height of the
pseudoplatanus
at present. crown by no more
than 3m and lightly
blend the sides to
shape. Monitor
annually following
completion of the
development.
Single stemmed and vertical with a

Early-mature 2.5
balanced crown. Crown overhangs
Remove to facilitate
the boundary. Slightly Suppressed by
T9 Holly 8 0.5 34 2.5 4 the proposed FAIR FAIR MOD 20-40 C
adjacent trees. No major visible
development.
defects. Ivy is starting to encroach the
Ilex aquifolium Est 4
stem.
Mature 3.5 Situated in the adjacent Nottingham

arboretum. No major visible defects
Lime sp. 5 5 observed although position on
adjacent land prevented detailed
T 11 17 0.5 50 No action required. GOOD FAIR HIGH 20-40 B
inspection. The ground level where
the tree is situated is approximately
Tilia sp. Est 5
2.5m lower than the ground level of
the girls high school.
Early-mature 6.5 Strip the dead Ivy

from the stem.
Sycamore 5 6 Multi-stemmed (3 stems) at ground Monitor annually
45+43+
T 12 17 3 25
level with a slightly unbalanced for signs of decline FAIR FAIR HIGH 20-40 B
crown. following
Acer
Est 5 completion of the
pseudoplatanus
development.
Mature Est 1 Situated in the adjacent Nottingham

arboretum. No major visible defects
Walnut Est 5 Est 7 observed although position on
adjacent land and dense Ivy prevented
T 13 #17 3 #48 detailed inspection. Minor deadwood No action required. FAIR FAIR HIGH 20-40 B
noted. The ground level where the
Juglans regia Est 7 tree is situated is approximately 2.5m
lower than the ground level of the
girls high school.
JCA Limited 2014 Recommendations in italics are to facilitate the development # Dimension Estimated
Appendix 2: Protective Barrier
A2.1 The protective barrier will be appropriate to the degree and proximity of likely
construction works. The default specification of BS 5837: 2012 recommends a vertical
and horizontal, scaffold framework, well braced to resist impacts, with vertical tubes at
no more than 3m intervals. These should be driven into the ground. Weld mesh panels
should be affixed to this framework with scaffold clamps - See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1: ‘Protective Barrier to BS 5837: 2012’.
Figure 2: ‘Examples of above-ground stabilisation systems’.
A2.2 In certain circumstances, site buildings, such as a Portakabin, may be used in place of a
protective barrier where space is at a premium. JCA must be consulted before such
action is taken.
TREE PROTECTION ZONE

NO STORAGE OR OPERATIONS WITHIN THIS AREA
KEEP OUT
RESTRICTED ACCESS
NO VEHICLES
NO STORAGE OF MATERIALS
REPORT TREE DAMAGE TO JCA LTD ON

01422 376 335
Appendix 3: Utilities and Drainage
A3.1 Over-ground services should ideally be routed away from areas where they are likely to
interfere with the crowns of mature trees. Similarly any landscaping should take
account of over-ground services and mature tree size.
A3.2 NJUG 10: Guidelines for the Planning, Installation and Maintenance of Utility
Services in Proximity to Trees is a principle set of guidelines on working near trees for
the utilities sector and should be considered when installing services.
A3.3 New underground services should be grouped together and routed away from Root
Protection Areas. Where this is not possible, techniques should be adopted which avoid
the severance of many roots. Some examples are listed below:
Radial trenching: This is illustrated in Figure 3. Trenches should be hand-dug and kept
as narrow as possible. They should not extend to within 1m from the base of the tree
trunk. Exposed roots larger than 25mm in diameter should be retained with their bark
intact. A mechanical mole should ideally be used for the section beneath the tree. Our
representative should be informed in advance of such operations so that monitoring
arrangements can be made.
Mechanical Mole: Pits are excavated beyond the RPA and the mechanical device is
sent through the protected area at a depth of no less than 0.6m. Machinery should be
selected which can be externally lubricated by water rather than oil etc.
Figure 3: Radial Trenching
Appendix 4: Permanent Hard Surfaces
A4.1 This Appendix outlines the option available for constructing hard surfaces within the
RPA of T3; the No-Dig Method. The design of such a construction needs to be sensitive
to the requirements of tree roots, substantial enough to withstand the expected levels of
traffic and practicable in terms of ease of fabrication.
A4.2 We are not qualified to recommend any particular construction method in terms of
durability or structural integrity and any proposed construction should be approved by a
qualified structural engineer prior to implementation, however, with regards to trees, we
make the following comments:
• Severance of roots and soil compaction should be avoided. However, if it is

necessary to sever roots or if they are severed accidentally we must be informed so
that we are able to assess and recommend accordingly.
• Air and water must be able to diffuse into the soil beneath the engineered surface.
Toxic substances which could leach into the ground must be avoided, as should
substances which affect the pH value of the soil, for example; limestone.
A4.3 The No-Dig Method: This involves construction of a surface with no excavation, soil
stripping or site grading (see Figure 4). All construction takes place above ground level.
Preparation is as follows:
A4.4 Ground vegetation is killed using a suitable herbicide. Care must be taken to select a
herbicide which does not damage the tree roots within the treated area. Once the
vegetation has died, the dead organic matter should be removed. This helps prevent the
future build up of anaerobic conditions or settlement due to decomposition.
Geotextile
Figure 4. A light duty drive constructed using the No Dig Method.
Appendix 5: Tree Protection Plan
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protected by butted scaffold
boards over a compressible Geotextile Membrane
layer (eg woodchip) and
geotextile membrane
Area of construction activity Peg

I hope that this report provides all the necessary information, but should any further advice be
needed please do not hesitate to contact the author.
Signed
....................................................................
Toby Parsons Cert. Arb. (RFS), Tech. Cert. (Arbor.A).
6th August 2014
For and on behalf of JCA Ltd
Registered Office:
Unit 80
Bowers Mill
Branch Road
Barkisland
Halifax
HX4 OAD
Tel. 01422 376335

Fax. 01422 376232
Email: jon@jcaac.com
www.jcaac.com
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ARBORICULTURAL

2. Tree Works Prior, During and Post Construction...................................................................... 5

3. The Protective Barrier Prior, During and Post Construction ................................................... 6

4. Construction Phase ........................................................................................................................ 8

5. Post Construction Phase.............................................................................................................. 10

7. Relevant Contact Details ............................................................................................................. 13

Appendix 1: Tree Works Schedule.................................................................................................... 15

Appendix 2: Protective Barrier ......................................................................................................... 16

Appendix 3: Utilities and Drainage ................................................................................................... 19

Appendix 4: Permanent Hard Surfaces ............................................................................................ 20

Appendix 5: Tree Protection Plan ..................................................................................................... 21

1.1 Purpose of the Method Statement

1.2 Terms of Reference

1.2.2 It is proposed to construct a new Performing Arts Centre.

1.2.3 The development layout approved by Nottingham City Council (Ref:

1.2.4 Planning permission was granted in view of the following conditions:

• No construction works to proceed until an arboricultural method statement is

1.3 Status of the Method Statement

2. Tree Works Prior, During and Post Construction

2.1 Tree Works Prior to Construction

2.1.2 The tree works include:

• The removal of T9 to facilitate the proposed development.

2.2 Tree Works During Construction

2.3 Tree Works Post Construction

2.4 Recommendations for Tree Works

3. The Protective Barrier Prior, During and Post Construction

3.1 Protective Barrier Prior to Construction

area; no pedestrians, vehicles, storage of materials, equipment or machinery are

3.2 Protective Barrier During Construction

3.3 Removal of the Protective Barrier

4.1 Ground Protection

4.2 Ground Level Changes

4.3 Exposed Roots

4.4 Construction of Hard Surfaces

4.4.2 It is recommended that for T3 a no-dig method of construction be utilised.

• A cellular confinement system will be used.

• The edging will comprise of driven stakes or laid sleepers.

4.5 Construction of New Buildings

4.6 Excavations and Services

4.7 Location of the Site Compound

5. Post Construction Phase

5.1 Completion Meeting

5.2 Post Construction Landscaping

5.3 Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation

5.4 Post Development Tree Monitoring

6.1.1 The timescale for arboricultural requirements are summarised below:

Timescale Action Initial

Carry out the ground level increase and construction of the

Install the footpath within the RPA of T3 by using the no-dig

7. Relevant Contact Details

Contact Name Organisation/Detail Contact Number

Appendix 1: Tree Works Schedule

Crown Height (m)

Single stemmed and vertical with a

Mature 3.5 Situated in the adjacent Nottingham

Early-mature 6.5 Strip the dead Ivy

Mature Est 1 Situated in the adjacent Nottingham

Appendix 2: Protective Barrier

Figure 1: ‘Protective Barrier to BS 5837: 2012’.

Figure 2: ‘Examples of above-ground stabilisation systems’.

TREE PROTECTION ZONE

REPORT TREE DAMAGE TO JCA LTD ON