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Kings Park Management Plan Appendices PART 1 – 2016-2019

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CONTENTS

SECTION ONE – WELCOMING/SAFE AND SECURE/WELL MAINTAINED

Appendix A Risk Assessments - Footpaths 7-13

Risk Assessments – Furniture 14 – 17

Appendix B Play Area Inspections 18 – 27

Appendix C Risk Control Sheets 28 – 36

Appendix D Grounds Maintenance Specifications 37 – 62

Appendix E Bills of Quantity 63 – 66

Appendix F Works Programme 67 – 70

Appendix G Tree Management Programme 71 – 103

Appendix H Public Open Spaces Protection (Dog Control) Order 2015 104 – 114

Appendix I Graffiti Removal Policy 115

Appendix J Park Watch Service 116

SECTION TWO – CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE

Appendix K Environmental Performance Assessment 119 – 124

Appendix L Notts Wildlife Partnership 125 – 127

Appendix M Bird Species Survey 128

Appendix N Heritage Publicity 129 - 131

SECTION THREE – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/MARKETING/MANAGEMENT

Appendix O Community Consultation General 135 – 142

Appendix P Community Events 143 – 148

Appendix Q Community Engagement Project 149 – 157

Appendix R Awards and Recognition 158 – 163

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SECTION ONE

A Welcoming Place

Healthy, Safe and Secure

Well Maintained and Clean

This section of the Kings Park Management Plan contains examples of

documented Assessments/Procedures/Actions in support of the above

Green Flag Criteria

NB: These documents are a representative example. A more comprehensive reference to

management practices relating to the above are contained in accessible supplementary files.

Kings Park Management Plan

APPENDICIES

2013/14 – 2015/16

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Parks and Open Spaces Unit Guidance notes for risk assessment

and inspection forms Paths Check site plan for location reference and classification. There are three types of classification in order of priority that relates to usage. Paths with the prefix A are Thoroughfares with constant pedestrian traffic Paths with the prefix B are Access Paths with frequent pedestrian traffic Paths with the prefix C are Routes with occasional pedestrian traffic Type is the material used to construct the path surface i.e. limestone, tarmac, etc Categories relating to the condition of the path are: Very Poor – in need of resurfacing, relaying or replacing Poor – in need of attention/repairs to reduce risks i.e. fill in potholes Good – in reasonable condition with very few minor repairs Excellent – no works necessary Hazards/observations column is self-explanatory. However, if you have identified a potential hazard during your inspection you need to ensure that you undertake a risk assessment on the same form using the RoSPA’s risk scoring system. Gates and boundaries Check site plan for location reference and classification. There are three types of classification for gates and boundaries i.e. fences, walls, etc., Ornamental – formal appearance to serve as a boundary or main entrance Utility – functional appearance to serve as a boundary or secondary entrance Demarcation – serves to define areas within a site Type relates to the material type used for the gates or boundaries Categories relating to the condition of the gates and boundaries are: Very Poor – in need of work to make safe/secure Poor – in need of attention i.e. repair or replace Good – in reasonable condition but may need some slight attention Excellent – no works necessary Hazards/observations column is self-explanatory. However, if you have identified a potential hazard during your inspection you need to ensure that you undertake a risk assessment on the same form using the RoSPA’s risk scoring system.

Appendix A

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RoSPA’s Scoring System to Calculate the Risk

There are two main criteria used in calculating a risk score. These are the likelihood of injury and the severity of injury. Each is given a score between 1 and 5 with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. Scores are not necessarily whole numbers. A score of say 3.6 may be applied to a particular likelihood etc. The likelihood of injury looks at the likelihood of an injury occurring with allowance to be made for the usage or frequency. A score of 1 represents little likelihood A score of 1-2 represents fairly low likelihood A score of 2-3 represents low to medium likelihood A score of 3-4 represents medium to high likelihood A score of 4-5 represents very high likelihood The likely severity looks at the type and seriousness of the likely injury. A score of 1 represents little or no injury A score of 1-2 represents injury possible requiring minor medical attention A score of 2-3 represents more significant injury (time off school or work) A score of 3-4 represents serious injury with long-term consequences A score of 4-5 represents death or major disability The risk score is calculated by multiplying the likelihood of an accident by the likely severity. The minimum score possible is 1 and the maximum 25. In general the risks are scored as follows: 1-3 Very Low Risk 3-7 Low Risk 8-12 Medium Risk 13-20 High Risk 21+ Unacceptable Risk Where there is practical and economic action available to reduce the risk score this action should be taken. Where High Risk can be reduced immediate action should be taken to reduce this risk to an acceptable level. Unacceptable risk is unacceptable. Immediate action should be taken to remove, repair, replace or make safe until control measures have taken place to reduce the risk to an appropriate level.

January 2008

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACES UNIT

Kings Park footpath risk assessment and inspection sheet

Location Ref: Classification

Type

Condition

Hazards / Observations

Likelihood of injury score

Severity of injury score

Risk

Category

Action

Required

Action taken DATE.

A1 floral garden A2 west Retford hall field A3 Goodwin hall area A4 Asda bridge river idle A5 Rose garden tennis courts A6 Celery field

Concrete paving slabs Limestone Limestone Limestone Limestone/Tarmac Tarmac

Good Good Good Good Good Good

Metal cover near water fountain protruding causing trip hazard Some paving slabs have slight trip hazards . Slight trip hazard nr Asda car park entrance

2 1 1 1 1 1

2 1 1 1 1 1

4 2 2 2 2 2

Monitor Remove trip hazard

Comments.

Inspected by: Ian Sime Date: 23rd March 2015 Signed: Weather Conditions: Dry / Cloudy,

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACES UNIT Kings Park footpath risk assessment and inspection sheet

Location Ref: Classification

Type

Condition

Hazards / Observations

Likelihood of injury score

Severity of injury score

Risk

Category

Action Required

Action taken DATE.

B1 Goodwin hall B2 Rose garden B3 Bowling green B4 Rock & water garden B5 Wildlife garden B6 Play area C1 River idle

Limestone/ Indian stone Limestone Limestone Limestone Limestone Limestone Limestone

Good Good Good Good Good Good Good

Showing signs of wear Grass growing over path

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Monitor Raise VO to edge up and re stone where necessary

Comments. Some paths are lined with trees, At certain times of the year are subject to being covered with leaf / twigs. Comments.

Inspected by: Ian Sime Date: 23rd March 2015 Signed: Weather Conditions: Dry / Cloudy

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Kings Park Furniture / Fixings Condition survey 2015 Area A: Rose Garden

Date: 23rd March

ITEM TYPE QUANTITY Condition Recommendation

Litter Bin Broxap BX2315 Cast Iron 2 Good

Park Bench Glasdon Phoenix 2 Good

Park Bench Broxap 4 Good

Sign post No Ball Games 1 Good

Area B: Rock & Water Garden


Litter Bin Broxap BX2315 Cast Iron 2 Good


Area C: Floral Garden


Litter Bin Broxap BX2315 Cast iron 5 Good


Finger Post 2 Good

Dog Waste Bin Glasdon Retriever 50 1 Good

Area D: Goodwin Hall


Litter Bin Broxap BX2315Cast Iron 1 Good

Park Bench Wood Metal (unknown) 1 Signs of wear

Park seat Cast Concrete 4 Good

Litter Bin Earth Anchor Big Ben 82 1 Good

Litter Bin Glasdon Nexus 200 1 Good


Picnic Table Wood 4 Good

Metal Globe Seat 1 Loose in ground Re Secure

Notice Board WDS A1 Portrait 1 Good

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Area E: bowling green, Tennis Courts


Litter Bin Broxap BX2315 Cast Iron 1 Some rust



Park Seat Glasdon Phoenix 2 Good

Area F: West Retford Hall, Bandstand


Litter Bin Earth Anchor Beau 42 1 Slight damage to liner


Dog Waste Bin Glasdon Retriever 50 1 Good Cleaning required

Park Seat Glasdon 1 Good

Notice Board WDS A1 Portrait 1 Good

Notice Board Welcome to Kings Park 1 Good Cleaning required

Area G: Children’s Play area


Litter Bin Earth Anchor Big Ben 82 5 Fire damage 3 liners

Park Seat Earth Anchor Ranger 5 Good

Picnic Table Earth Anchor 1 Good

Park Bench Recycled plastic 2 Good

Area H: Play Area Field


Litter Bin Earth Anchor Big Ben 82 1 Good

Area J: Recreation Field


Litter Bin Earth Anchor Big Ben 82 1 Slight fire damaged liner

Finger Post 1 Good

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

PLAYGROUND INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (13T)

Scope: To inspect and maintain all play equipment at Kings Park as covered by

the Contract.

Standards: To inspect and maintain the playground site and play equipment to the

frequencies and standards laid down including the submission of all

necessary records and documents.

Objectives: To ensure that the Kings park playground facility is maintained in good

order to provide varied and safe play provision.

Inspection

The Kings Park playground site and play equipment thereon shall be inspected on 1

occasion per week by a competent, experienced, trained operative.

During each inspection visit all equipment shall be thoroughly checked in accordance

with Item 1 to 11 of the “Playground Equipment Inspection Sheet” (contained within

this specification).

On completion of each site visit the Contractor’s designated operative shall make out

a “Playground Inspection Sheet”, noting any defects found and, where necessary,

actions taken.

Completed “Playground Inspection Sheets” shall be signed and dated before being

returned to the Authorised Officer on a weekly basis.

The Contractor’s designated operative shall immediately immobilise or make safe

any play equipment found to be defective during inspection visits. Ropes and

warning signs shall be used as a temporary measure to immobilise play equipment

requiring more specific attention and/or specialised replacement parts.

A detailed quarterly inspection of playground equipment shall be carried out through

resources available with Client Section. Although the Contractor shall play no active

part in this operation the Authorised Officer shall issue him with a copy of this

inspection report for reference purposes.

A comprehensive, independent inspection of playground equipment shall be carried

out by a qualified engineer on an annual basis. Although the Contractor shall play no

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active part in this operation the Authorised Officer shall issue him with a copy of this

inspection report for reference purposes.

Repairs

All playground equipment shall be maintained (wherever possible) in accordance

with BS 5696.

All playground equipment shall be maintained in good, safe order ensuring that all

defective or worn parts are repaired or replaced by the Contractor without delay.

Playground equipment repair work shall (with the exception) of temporary emergency

works) be carried out as directed in writing by the Authorised Officer.

The Contractor shall afford the Authorised Officer the opportunity to inspect any

spare parts being used in playground equipment repair work prior to fitting.

Only authentic replacement parts shall be fitted to playground equipment in

accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Sweeping and Litter Clearance

The Kings Park playground site shall be swept and cleared of litter on 1 occasion per

week. Particular attention shall be paid to the clearing away of broken glass and

sharp objects.

Any glass or sharp objects present on site during weekly inspection visits shall be

cleared immediately as an emergency measure.

The Kings Park playground litter bins shall be emptied on 1 occasion per week.

All arisings from playground sweeping and litter clearance operations shall be

collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point.

Safety Surfacing

All playground safety surfacing shall be maintained in good, safe order ensuring that

all areas are free from potentially dangerous objects.

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WEEKLY PLAYGROUND INSPECTION SHEET

PLAYGROUND: Kings Park, Retford WEEK COMMENCING: The inspector shall check all play equipment on this site for signs of wear and tear, vandalism and fire damage, which may have resulted in the following: Bending, warping, cracking, loosening, breaking of the structure. Rust, rotting, cracks or splinters in the surface finish. Damaged or worn moving parts. Sharp points or edges. Exposed mechanisms, which might trap or crush. Excessive noise and excessive movement. Guard or hand rails missing, bent, broken or loose. Missing, broken or loose steps or treads. Missing, damaged or insecure seats. Cracked or loose foundations, holes in surface area. Safety surfaces – check for depth/resilience and the presence of offensive materials e.g. glass.

Item Ref

Item of Equipment Defects Found Action by Inspector

Action by Officer(s)

KP1 Kaiser Kuhne 1994 Ball Chute Game

KP2 Lapsett 2000 Junior Multi Unit

KP3 SMP 2005 Spring Seesaw

KP4 SMP 2005 Orbiter Roundabout

KP5 SMP 2005 Spring Ark

KP6 SMP 2005 Sound Tubes (Talking Flowers)

KP7 SMP 2005 1800 1 Bay Swing 2 cradle seats

KP8 SMP 2005 Toddler Multi Unit (New World)

KP9 Kompan 2005 Carousel (Supernova)

KP10 Kompan 2005 Axial Seesaw

KP11 Kompan 2005 Spinning Pole (Spica)

KP12 Kompan 2005 Spinning Pole (Spica)

KP13 Kompan 2005 Junior Multi Unit (Sabik)

KP14 Kompan 2005 Junior Multi Unit (Durando)

KP15 SMP 2005 Carousel (Tornado)

KP16 SMP 2005 2400 1 Bay Swing 2 flat seats

KP17 Wicksteed 2005 Embankment Slide

KP18 SMP 2005 Trimtrail

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SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS

Date: _________________ Time on Site: ________________ Time off Site: ___________ Signature: _________________________ Name: ________________________________

Supplementary Items

Defects Found Action by Inspector


Seating

Litter Bins

Fencing

Signs

Surface

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PLAYGROUND: Celery Field Ball Court Activity Park WEEK COMMENCING:

The inspector shall check all play equipment on this site for signs of wear and tear, vandalism and fire damage, which may have resulted in the following: Bending, warping, cracking, loosening, breaking of the structure. Rust, rotting, cracks or splinters in the surface finish. Damaged or worn moving parts. Sharp points or edges. Exposed mechanisms, which might trap or crush. Excessive noise and excessive movement. Guard or hand rails missing, bent, broken or loose. Missing, broken or loose steps or treads. Missing, damaged or insecure seats. Cracked or loose foundations, holes in surface area. Safety surfaces – check for depth/resilience and the presence of offensive materials e.g. glass.

Item Ref



CFBC1 Goal Posts

CFBC2 Basketball Posts

CFBC3 Cricket Stumps REMOVED

CFBC4 Running Track

CFBC5 Perimeter Fencing

Supplementary Items



Seating

Litter Bins

Gates

Signs

Surface


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PLAYGROUND: Celery Field Skate Board Activity Park WEEK COMMENCING:

The inspector shall check all play equipment on this site for signs of wear and tear, vandalism and fire damage, which may have resulted in the following: Bending, warping, cracking, loosening, breaking of the structure. Rust, rotting, cracks or splinters in the surface finish. Damaged or worn moving parts. Sharp points or edges. Exposed mechanisms, which might trap or crush. Excessive noise and excessive movement. Guard or hand rails missing, bent, broken or loose. Missing, broken or loose steps or treads. Missing, damaged or insecure seats. Cracked or loose foundations, holes in surface area. Safety surfaces – check for depth/resilience and the presence of offensive materials e.g. glass.

Item Ref



RSB1

Skate Park

Half-Pipe Unit

(steel)

RSB2 Skate Park

Flat Bank

RSB3 Skate Park

Grind Block

RSB4 Skate Park

Driveway

RSB5 Skate Park

Grind Rail

RSB6 Skate Park

Quarter Pipe

Supplementary Items



Seating

Litter Bins

Fencing/Gates

Signs

Surface


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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

GRASS MAINTENANCE - BOWLING GREENS (IT)

Scope: The maintenance of the Kings Park the Bowling Green, as covered by the

Contract. Standards: To maintain the Kings Park bowling green to the frequencies and standards laid down, in accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To maintain the Kings Park green to a high standard, presenting a neat and

well-kept appearance at all times, with a dense, resilient, level surface, to facilitate the playing of bowls.

Part A - April to September

1. Mowing

Carry out alternate diagonal mowing routines on the bowling green using a boxed cylinder mower, fitted with grass combing attachments.

The bowling green shall be mown on 2 occasions per week during April, to a minimum height of 8mm.

The bowling green shall be mown on 3 occasions per week between May and September, to a minimum height of 4mm, During long spells of hot dry weather the minimum cutting height shall be raised to 5mm

The bowling green banks/surrounds shall be mown on 15 occasions using an appropriate hover type machine.

All arisings from the mowing of the Bowling Green shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

2. Edgings 2.1 Trim grass edges around the Bowling Green on 1 occasion per week using well

sharpened long handled shears. 2.2 All arisings from the bowling green trimming shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

Appendix C1

Appendix D

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3. Switching 3.1 The bowling green shall switched once per day during the early morning to remove

dew from the playing surface. 4. Scarifying 4.1 The bowling green shall be lightly scarified at monthly intervals (except during long

spells of hot dry weather) using an approved mechanical scarifier. This operation shall be carried out using diagonal passes across the playing surface.

4.2 All arisings from the scarification of the bowling green shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 5. Fertiliser Applications 5.1 Approved fertilisers shall be applied evenly to the bowling green on four occasions

between April and October, in accordance with recommended methods and rates. 5.2 Following the application of fertilisers to the bowling green all treated areas shall be

thoroughly and evenly watered (within 24 hour period) to prevent scorching. If wet weather conditions prevail after fertiliser applications watering shall be carried out at the discretion of the Authorised Officer.

6. Pesticide Applications 6.1 Approved pesticide shall be applied to the bowling green areas during September to control worms and other damaging soil larvae, in accordance with recommended methods and rates. 6.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved

pesticide. 7. Fungicide Applications 7.1 Approved systemic fungicides shall be applied to the bowling green during

September, in accordance with recommended methods and rates. 7.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved

fungicide. 8. Mosskiller Application 8.1 Approved mosskiller shall be applied to the bowling green during September, in

accordance with recommended methods and rates. 8.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved

mosskiller.

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9. Herbicide Applications 9.1 Approved selective herbicides shall be applied to the bowling green during May and

June in accordance with recommended methods and rates. 9.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved herbicide. 10. Irrigation 10.1 The bowling green shall be thoroughly watered (daily if necessary) during spells of

dry weather, to ensure that playing surfaces remain healthy while maintaining a well-kept appearance.

11. Overseeding 11.1 The bowling green shall be overseeded during September to reinstate all bare

patches, using an approved seed mix containing 80% Chewings Fescue and 20% Browntop Bent.

11.2 The Contract shall carry out all necessary cultivation operations to ensure that the

seed is able to germinate and establish. These operations shall not disturb levels within the fine turf area.

12. Re-turfing 12.1 The bowling green shall be re-turfed during September to reinstate all bare patches

at the rink ends, using approved matching turf. 12.2 The Contractor shall carry out all necessary cultivation operations to ensure that the

turf is able to become quickly established. These operations shall not disturb levels within the fine turf area.

Part B - October to March

1. Mowing 1.1 Carry out alternate diagonal mowing routines on the bowling green using a boxed

cylinder mower, fitted with grass combing attachments. 1.2 The bowling green shall be mown on I occasion per week during October and

March, to a minimum height of 8mm. All arisings from the mowing of the bowling green shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

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2. Edging 2.1 Trim grass edges around the bowling green on 2 occasions during March, and 2

occasions during October, using well sharpened long handled shears. 2.2 Re-define grass edges around the bowling green on I occasion, using a well

sharpened edging iron, and a line. 2.3 All arisings from the bowling green trimming and edging shall be collected and

disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 3. Brushing 3.1 The bowling green shall be brushed thoroughly on 1 occasion during early March

(prior to mowing) to remove debris from the playing surface. 3.2 All arisings from the bowling green brushing shall be collected and disposed of at

the Contractors recycling point. 4. Rolling 4.1 The bowling green shall be rolled on completion of brushing operations, using a

250kg (approximate weight) roller. The roller shall be drawn evenly across the green. This operation shall only be carried out during suitable weather, avoiding frosty or wet conditions.

5. Sweep/Rake Leaves 5.1 The bowling green shall be swept or raked on 1 occasion per week during

November and December, to clear the playing surface of leaves and debris. 5.2 All arisings from the bowling green leaf sweeping/raking shall be collected and

disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 6. Scarifying 6.1 The bowling green shall be scarified on 1 occasion during October, using an

approved mechanical scarifier. This operation shall be carried out using 2 diagonal passes across the playing surface.

6.2 All arisings from the scarification of the bowling green shall be collected and

disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 7. Hollow Tining 7.1 The bowling green shall be hollow tined on 2 occasions during October and March

using an approved mechanical tiner. This operation shall be carried out using 2 passes across the playing surface.

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7.2 All arisings from the hollow tining of the bowling green shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

8. Top Dressing 8.1 The bowling green shall be top dressed on 2 occasions during October and March

using an approved mechanical top dresser. This operation shall be carried out within a few days of the hollow tining routines during suitable weather avoiding frosty or wet conditions.

8.2 Approved top dressing mixtures shall be applied evenly at a rate of 3kgs per m2. 8 3 Approved top dressing mixtures shall be worked into the surface of the bowling

green using a drag brush or lute, carrying out as many passes as necessary to ensure that all core holes arising from hollow tining operations are fully replenished.

9. Fungicide Applications 9.1 Approved systems fungicides shall be applied to the bowling green during March, in

accordance with recommended methods and rates. This operation shall only be carried out if Fusarium is present in the green. Instructions shall be issued at the discretion of the Authorised Officer.

9.2 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved

fungicide. 10. Gulley Clearance 10.1 The gulley surrounding the bowling green shall be kept clear of debris through the

collection of arisings as part of other fine turf operations, i.e through the collection of grass trimming arisings between March and October, through the collection of leaves during November and December.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

GRASS MAINTENANCE – ORNAMENTAL LAWNS (2T)

Scope: The maintenance of all ornamental lawns within Kings Park as covered by

the Contract Standards: To maintain all ornamental lawns to the frequencies and standards laid

down, in accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To maintain all ornamental lawns to a high standard, presenting a neat and

well-kept appearance at all times. Mowing - High Amenity 1.1 Carry out mowing routines on ornamental lawns (high amenity) using a boxed

cylinder mower. 1.2 Ornamental lawns (high amenity) shall be mown on 30 occasions between March

and October. The maximum height of grass prior to mowing shall not exceed 50mm. The minimum height of grass after mowing shall not be less than 10mm.

1.3 Ornamental lawns (high amenity) shall be mown to achieve a uniforms standard of

cut around the perimeters of the area, and the bases of trees, posts, manhole covers, hydrants and other structures located within each site. A small border/margin shall be created around all features/structures in ornamental lawns, (high amenity) and therefore the use of rotary, flail or hover type machines shall be not be permitted to achieve this standard.

1.4 Grass arisings from mowing routines on ornamental lawns (high amenity) shall be

collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 2. Mowing - Low Amenity 2.1 Carry out mowing routines on ornamental lawns (low amenity) using a boxed

cylinder mower. 2.2 Ornamental lawns (low amenity) shall be mown on 18 occasions between March

and October. The maximum height of grass prior to mowing shall not exceed 75mm. The minimum height of grass after mowing shall not be less than 10mm.

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2.3 Ornamental lawns (low amenity) shall only be mown between the hours of 6.30am

and 8.00pm, on any working day (i.e. Monday to Saturday). The Contractor shall not operate grass mowing machinery outside these hours unless otherwise instructed by the Authorised Officer.

2.4 Ornamental lawns (low amenity) shall be mown to achieve a uniform standard of cut

around the perimeter of the area, and the bases of trees, posts, manhole covers, hydrants and other structures located within each site. The use of rotary, flail or hover type mower may be permitted to achieve this standard in conjunction with cylinder machines.

2.5 Grass arising from mowing routines on ornamental lawns (low amenity) shall be

collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point. 3. Mowing – General 3.1 During or immediately after inclement weather conditions the Authorised Officer

may request the suspension of grass mowing operations on all types of ornamental lawns, to prevent damage to the site(s). During any such postponements the Contractor shall (whenever practicable) carry out alternative work specified within the Contract, notifying the Authorised Officer accordingly. Grass mowing work shall resume as soon as possible, following approval by the Authorised Officer. The Contractor shall catch up any delayed grass mowing operations at his own expense.

3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that during grass mowing operations on ornamental

lawns all safety requirements relating to the welfare of the public are adhered to. 3.3 The Contractor shall ensure that during grass mowing operations on ornamental

lawns all safety requirements relating to the welfare of his operatives are adhered to.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

SEASONAL BEDDING DISPLAY MAINTENANCE (5T)

Scope: The maintenance of all seasonal bedding displays in Kings Park as covered

by the Contract. Standard: To maintain seasonal bedding displays to the frequencies and

standards laid down, in accordance with sound horticultural practice Objectives: To achieve colourful attractive displays or bedding, within a neat weed free

environment, throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn months. Cultivation 1.1 All bare soil areas within seasonal display beds shall be kept clear of weeds and

free from compaction through hoeing and hand weeding routines. 1.2 Seasonal display beds shall be hoed and hand weeded on 12 occasions between

March and November, taking care not to damage roots and stems.

Seasonal display beds shall be dug over on 2 occasions. In May, prior to the planting of summer bedding and in October prior to the planting of spring bedding.

1.4 All seasonal display bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the

Contractors recycling point. 2. Edging 2.1 Trim grass edges around seasonal display beds on 12 occasions between March

and October using well sharpened long handled shears. 2.2 Re-define grass edges around seasonal display beds on 1 occasion between

November and February, using a well sharpened edging iron. A line shall always be used where straight edges are required.

2.3 All arisings from grass trimming and edging around seasonal display beds shall be

collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

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3. Feeding 3.1 Approved fertiliser may be applied evenly to seasonal display beds during May, in

accordance with recommended methods and rates. This work shall only be carried out if directed by the Authorised Officer.

3.2 Organic matter, (e.g. manure, compost, leaf mould) may be incorporated into

seasonal display bed soils during the October digging operation. This work shall only be carried out if directed by the Authorised Officer.

4. Planting 4.1 The pre-planting preparation of seasonal display beds shall only carried out during

favourable weather conditions The Contractor shall refrain from working on beds during wet weather conditions to avoid damage to the soil structure.

4.2 After digging operations seasonal display beds shall be evenly consolidated through

uniform feet firming (treading) actions. 4.3 Soil in seasonal display beds shall be broken down to provide a fine friable planting

tilth. 4.4 Final soil levels in seasonal display beds shall be achieved by uniform raking

actions. 4.5 The Contract shall plant seasonal bedding plants (Spring and Summer, including

carpet bedding) in accordance with client drawings and instructions. Plants indicated on the client drawings shall not be substituted with alternative species without the prior approval of the Authorised Officer.

4.6 Plants for seasonal display beds shall be provided by the client. Examples of the

range of species likely to be used in Summer bedding displays are listed in this specification.

4.7 Dot plants (if required) shall be planted in formations across the centre of the

seasonal display beds, in accordance with client drawings and spacing instructions. The planting of edging plants (unless otherwise indicated) shall be carried out prior to the planting of main display species. .

4.8 Edging plants (if required) shall be planted around the perimeter of seasonal display

beds, in accordance with client drawings and spacing instructions. The planting of edging plants (unless otherwise indicated) shall be carried out prior to the planting of main display species.

4 9 Main display plants shall be planted in all schemes to form the main carpeting effect

across seasonal display beds, in accordance with client drawings and spacing instructions. The planting of main display plants (unless otherwise indicated) shall be carried out after the planting of any dot or edging species While adhering to spacing requirements the Contractor shall ensure that main display plants are

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planted in a staggered fashion, to avoid the creation of formal straight lines across the centre of seasonal display beds.

4 10 Carpet bedding plants shall be planted in a designated display bed in accordance

with client drawings and spacing instructions. The Contractor shall ensure that all lines and the positions of any letters within the design are clearly marked on the bed using sand, or a similar material, prior to planting.

4.11 All seasonal bedding plants shall be planted using a trowel. The planting operation

shall ensure mat the roots of each plant are completely buried, with stems and shoots remaining clear of soil coverage. Once positioned each plant shall be firmed by hand around its base.

4.12 All seed trays, pots and containers removed from seasonal bedding plants during

planting operations, shall be collected and returned to store. 5. Pest and Disease Control 5.1 Pest and disease control on seasonal bedding plants shall only be carried out at the

discretion of the Authorised Officer, using approved pesticides 6. Staking and Tying 6.1 Certain species of tall or weak stemmed dot plants within seasonal display beds

shall be supported by canes or ties. 6.2 Canes shall be inserted against certain species of tall or weak stemmed dot plants

at planting time (June). An appropriate number of ties shall be attached to ensure that each dot plant is well secured to its cane.

6.3 At the end of the season (October), canes shall be removed from the supported dot

plants, and stored for re-use or disposed of as appropriate. 7. Irrigation 7.1 Seasonal bedding plants shall be thoroughly watered during spells of dry weather to

initially aid establishment, then promote optimum growth.

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8. Dead Heading 8.1 Spent flower heads shall be removed from seasonal bedding plants at regular

intervals (j e. during hoeing and weeding operation). This operation shall be carried out by hand, taking care not to damage healthy stems and shoots.

8.2 All arisings from the dead heading of seasonal bedding plants shall be collected

and disposed of at the Contractor recycling point. 9. Lifting and Disposal 9.1 At the end of each seasonal display (May and October) all bedding plants shall be

lifted and removed from the beds. 9.2 Spring flowering bulbs (lifted and removed between March and June), and certain

species of dot plant (lifted and removed during October), shall be handled with care, and returned to the nursery, or similar base for storage, and possible re-use.

9.3 All arisings from the lifting and disposal of seasonal bedding plants shall, (with the

exception of species referred to in section 9.2 of this specification) be collected and disposed of at the Contractors recycling point.

10. Litter Clearance 10.1 AIl seasonal display beds shall be cleared of litter on each occasion that

operations, i.e. hoeing and weeding are carried out. 10.2 All seasonal display bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the

Contractors recycling point.

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SUMMER BEDDING MATERIAL

The plants referred to in the following list indicate a range of species which Bassetlaw District Council may provide for the Contractor, in order to meet with bedding scheme requirements. The Authorised Officer may extend or amend the list as required.

SPECIES CONTAINER/UNIT NUMBER PER UNIT

Abutilon Pot (13cm) 1

Ageratum Tray 40

Alyssum Tray 40

Amaranthus Pot (7cm) 1

Anturrhinum Tray 35

Begonia (Fibrous rooted) Pot (7cm) 1

Begonia (Tuberous rooted) Pot (9cm) 1

Cineraria Pot (7cm) 1

Cordyline Pot (15cm) 1

Dahlia Pot (7cm) 1

Dianthus Tray 40

Eucalyptus Pot (9cm) 1

Gazania Tray 40

Geranium Pot (7cm) 1

Impatients Tray 30

Kochia Pot (7cm) 1

Lobelia Tray 40

Marigold French Tray 40

Marigold African Tray 40

Marigold Triploid Tray 40

Matricaria Tray 40

Mesembryanthemum Tray 40

Nicotiana Tray 35

Perilla Pot (7cm) 1

Petunia Tray 35

Pyrethrum Tray 40

Ricinus Pot (7cm) 1

Salvia Pot (7cm) 1

Verbena Tray 40

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SPRING BEDDING MATERIAL

The plants referred to in the following list indicate a range of species which Bassetlaw District Council may provide for the Contractor, in order to meet with bedding scheme requirements. The Authorised Officer may extend or amend the list as required.

SPECIES CONTAINER/UNIT NUMBER PER UNIT

Myosotis Pot (7cm) 1

Bellis perennis Open ground grown Not applicable

Polyanthus Pot (7cm) 1

Pansy Pot (7cm) 1

Erysimum Open ground grown Not applicable

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

HERBACEOUS BORDER MAINTENANCE (6T)

Scope: The maintenance of all hardy herbaceous plant borders in Kings Park as

covered by the Contract Standards: To maintain all herbaceous borders to the frequencies and standards laid

down, in accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To achieve a colourful, attractive display of hardy herbaceous plants within a

neat weed free environment, throughout the spring, summer and autumn months.

1. Cultivation

All bare soil areas within herbaceous borders shall be kept clear of weeds and free from compaction through hoeing and hand weeding routines.

Herbaceous borders shall be hoed and hand weeded on 8 occasions between March and November, taking care not to damage roots and stems.

Herbaceous borders shall be forked over on 1 occasion during December, taking care not to damage roots, or other underground plant organs.

All herbaceous border arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point.

2. Edging 2.1 Trim grass edges around herbaceous borders on 12 occasions between March and

October using well sharpened long handled shears. 2.2 Redefine grass edges around herbaceous borders on 1 occasion between

November and February, using a well sharpened edging iron. A line shall always be used where straight edges are required.

2.3 All arisings from grass trimming and edging around herbaceous orders shall be

collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point.

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3. Pruning 3.1 Herbaceous plant pruning or cutting back shall be carried out using well sharpened

secateurs. 3.2 Specific herbaceous plants shall be thinned out by pruning selected shoots back to

ground level during the early growing season to promote strong healthy growth. This operation shall only be carried out in accordance with detailed instructions issued by the Authorised Officer.

3.3 Spent flower stems and foliage shall be removed from herbaceous plants at regular

intervals (i.e. during hoeing and weeding operations). 3.4 At the end of the season (November/December) all remaining shoots shall be

removed from herbaceous plants, cutting back to within 50mm of ground level. 3.5 All herbaceous border arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the

Contractor’s recycling point. 4. Feeding 4.1 Approved fertiliser shall be applied evenly to herbaceous borders during May, in

accordance with recommended methods and rates. 4.2 Organic matter, (e.g. manure, compost, leaf mould) may be incorporated into

herbaceous borders soils during the winter forking operation. This work shall only be carried out if directed by the Authorised Officer.

5. Pest and Disease Control 5.1 Pest and disease control on herbaceous plants shall only be carried out at the

discretion of the Authorised Officer, using approved pesticides. 6. Staking and Tying 6.1 All tall or weak stemmed herbaceous plants shall be supported by stakes, canes or

twigs. Twigs (peas sticks) shall be used wherever possible to promote a more natural appearance.

6.2 Stakes, canes or twigs shall be inserted against all tall or weak stemmed

herbaceous plants during the early stages of the growing season (April/May), attaching ties where necessary.

6.3 At the end of the season (November/December), stakes, canes or twigs shall be

removed from all tall or weak stemmed herbaceous plants, and stored for re-use or disposed of, as appropriate.

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7. Protection 7.1 Specific plants shall be protected from the effects of frost by covering the pruned

root stocks with peat, compost, manure or similar materials during November or December. This work shall only be carried out as directed by the Authorised Officer.

8. Re-planting 8.1 Specific herbaceous plants shall be lifted, divided, and re-planted during the winter

forking operation. This work shall only be carried out if directed by the Authorised Officer.

9. Irrigation 9.1 Herbaceous plants shall be thoroughly watered during spells of dry weather to

promote optimum growth 10. Litter Clearance 10.1 All herbaceous borders shall be cleared of litter on each occasion that the

operations, i.e. hoeing and weeding, forking, pruning etc. are carried out. 10.2 All herbaceous arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractors

recycling point.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

ROSE BED MAINTENANCE (7T)

Scope: The maintenance of all rose beds in Kings Park as covered by the Contract. Standards: To maintain all rose beds to the frequencies and standards laid down in

accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To achieve a colourful, attractive display of roses within a neat, weed free

environment, throughout the summer and autumn months. Cultivation 1 .1 All bare soil areas within rose beds shall be kept clear of weeds and free from

compaction through hoeing and hand weeding routines. 1 .2 Rose beds shall be hoed and hand weeded on 8 occasions (high amenity) or 4

occasions (low amenity) between October and November. 1 .3 Rose beds (high and low amenity) shall be forked over on 1 occasion between

December and February, taking care not to damage roots and stems. 1 .4 Rose bed forking shall be carried out to a depth of 150mm, breaking up large soil

clods to achieve a fine, even tilth. 1.5 All rose bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling

point. Chemical Weed Control - Provisional Work Only to be carried out at the request of the Authorised Officer NB: The implementation of this operation will significantly reduce cultivation requirements on rose beds. In situations where chemical weed control is permitted, hoeing and weeding operations shall not be carried out. Chemical weed control shall on no account be carried out in rose beds where less than 24 months has elapsed since planting time. All bare soil areas within rose beds shall (when completely cleared of weed growth) be treated evenly with an approved pre-emergence herbicide during February, in accordance with recommended methods and rates.

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Persistent perennial weed growth which has not been controlled through the application of a pre-emergence herbicide shall be treated using spot treatment techniques with a “glyphosate” based product during May or June. Further spot treatments may be required in certain situations, any such additional work shall be carried out at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. Herbicides shall be applied to shrub beds when foliage is wet, or under conditions where the soil is frozen, snow covered or waterlogged.

The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved herbicides. Edging Trim grass edges around rose beds on 8 occasions (high amenity) or 4 occasions (low amenity) between March and October using well sharpened long handled shears. Redefine grass edges around rose beds on 1 occasion between November and February using a well sharpened edging iron. A line shall always be used where straight edges are required. All arisings from grass trimming and edging around rose beds shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point. Pruning 4. 1 Rose pruning shall be carried out using well sharpened secateurs. 4.2 Pruning cuts on roses shall be made just above a healthy outward facing bud. Each

cut shall be sloped away from the bud leaving a clean, smooth surface across each stem/shoot.

4.3 Rose pruning operations shall result in the removal of all dead, diseased and

damaged wood. Crossing and/or weak stems/shoots shall also be removed. 4.4 Rose pruning operations of Hybrid Tea and Floribunda species shall be carried out

initially during November to shorten growth by one third. 4.5 Spring rose pruning operations of Hybrid Teas and Floribunda species shall be carried Out during February and March. Stems/shoots of Hybrid Tea roses shall be pruned back to within 3 to 5 buds from ground level. Stems of Floribunda roses shall be pruned back to within 7 buds from ground level. 4.6 Rose pruning operations on standard species shall be carried out during February

and March, to remove all growth along the length of the main stem and to shape the head into a neat compact form, using the techniques practised on Hybrid Tea and Floribunda species.

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4.7 Pruning operations on shrub roses shall be carried out during March to thin out the growths through the removal of old woody stems/shoots.

4.8 Pruning operations on climbing roses shall be carried out during February and

March to thin out growth through the removal of weak stems/shoots. Feeding Approved slow release fertilisers may be applied evenly to rose beds during April or May at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. Mulching - Provisional Works Only to carried out at the request of the Authorised Officer NB: The implementation of this operation will significantly reduce cultivation requirements on rose beds. In situations where mulching is permitted, hoeing and weeding operations shall noj be carried out. Where mulching is carried out in conjunction with chemical weed control the operation shall be restricted to applications on rose beds in which plants have been established for a least 24 months. 6.1 All bare soil areas within rose beds shall (when completely cleared of weed growth)

be covered evenly with 75mm layer of approved bark/mulch during March or April. 6.2 The bark mulch applied to rose beds shall have a maximum particle size of 40mm. 6.3 Bark mulches shall only be applied to rose beds during, or immediately after periods

of wet weather. 6.4 The Contractor shall ensure that during the undertaking of other rose bed

operations the mulch does not become incorporated into the underlying soil. 6.5 During very dry weather the Contractor shall ensure that mulches does not become

too dry as to constitute a potential fire hazard, dampening to the bark when necessary to reduce this risk.

Pest and Disease Control 7. 1 Pest and disease control on rose beds shall only be carried out using approved

pesticides, at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. Staking arid Tying 8.1 Stakes and ties on standard roses shall be inspected on 2 occasions per year in

March and November, re-adjusting or replacing where necessary. 8.2 New growth on climbing roses shall be inspected on 2 occasions per year, in March

and November, re-tying to supporting structures where necessary.

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9. Litter Clearance 9.1 All rose beds shall be cleared of litter on each occasion that the operations, ie

hoeing and weeding, forking, pruning etc are carried out. 9.2 All rose bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling

point.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

SHRUB BED MAINTENANCE (8T)

Scope: The maintenance of all shrub beds in Kings Park as covered by the Contract. Standards: To maintain all shrub beds to the frequencies and standards laid down, in

accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To achieve a colourful display of shrubs within a neat, weed free environment, all year round. 1. Cultivation 1 .1 All bare soil areas within shrub beds shall be kept clear of weeds and free from

compaction through hoeing and weeding routines. 1.2 Shrub beds shall be hoed and hand weeded on 8 occasions (high amenity) or 4

occasions (low amenity) between March and November. 1 .3 Shrub beds (high and low amenity) shall be forked over on 1 occasion between

December and February taking care not to damage roots and stems. 1 .4 Shrub bed forking shall be carried out to a depth of 200 to 250mm, breaking up

large soil clods to achieve a fine, even tilth. 1.5 All shrub bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s

recycling point. Chemical Weed Control – Provisional Works Only to be carried out at the request of the Authorised Officer. NB: The implementation of this operation will significantly reduce cultivation requirements on shrub beds. In situations where chemical weed control is permitted hoeing and weeding operations shall not be carried out. Chemical weed control shall on no account be carried out in shrub beds where less than 24 months has elapsed since planting time.

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2. 1 All bare soil areas within shrub beds shall (when completely cleared of weed

growth) be treated evenly with an approved pie-emergence herbicide during February in accordance with recommended methods and rates.

2.2 Persistent perennial weed growth which has not been controlled through the

application of pie-emergence herbicide shall be treated using spot treatment techniques with a glyphosate based product during May or June. Further spot treatments may be required in certain situations, any such additional work shall be carried out at the discretion of the Authorised Officer.

Herbicides shall be applied to shrub beds when foliage is wet or under conditions where the soil is frozen, snow covered or waterlogged

2.4 The Contractor shall observe all safety requirements appertaining to the approved

herbicides. 3. Edging 3.1 Trim grass edges around shrub beds on 8 occasions (high amenity) or

4 occasions (low amenity) between March and October using well sharpened long handled shears.

3.2 Redefine grass edges around shrub beds on 1 occasion between November and

February, using a well sharpened edging iron. A line shall always be used where straight edges are required.

3.3 All arisirigs from grass trimming and edging around shrub beds shall be collected

and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point. Pruning 4.1 Shrub pruning shall be carried out using well sharpened secateurs, long handled

pruners or small toothed saws. Shears shall not be used without the prior approval of the Authorised Officer.

4.2 Pruning cuts on shrubs shall be made just above a healthy outward facing bud.

Each cut shall be sloped away from the bud leaving a clean, smooth surface across the shoot, stem or branch.

4.3 Shrub pruning operations shall result in the removal of all dead, diseased and

damaged wood, crossing and/or weak stems/shoots/branches. 4.4 Shrub pruning operations on deciduous species shall be timed as follows:

a) Shrubs flowering October to February to be pruned during April or May.

b) Shrubs flowering March to July to be pruned immediately after flowering.

c) Shrubs flowering July to September to be pruned immediately after flowering.

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d) Shrubs with ornamental stems (eg Cornus and Salix) to be pruned during late March.

4.5 Shrub pruning operations on evergreen species shall be carried out at the discretion

of the Authorised Officer with the exception of the following plants: a) Lavendula - to be pruned annually in March to remove dead flower stalks. b) Hypericum - to be pruned every third year in March cutting hard back to within

50mm of ground level. 4.6 All shrub bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s

recycling point. Trimming and Shaping 5.1 Encroaching growths from shrub beds shall be trimmed back if necessary at each

site visit to prevent obstruction or obliteration of views. The removal of this growth shall be carried out using the techniques referred in Section 4 (pruning).

5.2 Wherever possible shrubs shall be trimmed and shaped to take account of their

natural shape in order to avoid unsightly vertical and horizontal pruning lines. 5.3 All shrub bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s

recycling point. 6. Feeding 6.1 Approved slow release fertilisers may be applied evenly to shrub beds during April

or May at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. Mulching – Provisional Works Only to be carried out at the request of the Authorised Officer NB The implementation of this operation will significantly reduce cultivation requirements on shrub beds. In situations where mulching is permitted, hoeing and weed operations shall not be carried out. Where mulching is carried out in conjunction with chemical weed control the operation shall be restricted to applications on shrub beds in which plants have been established for at least 24 months. 7.1 All bare soil areas within shrub beds shall (when completely cleared of weed

growth) be covered evenly with a 75mm layer of approved bark mulch during March or April.

7.2 The bark mulch applied to shrub beds shall have a maximum particle size of 40mm. 7.3 Bark mulches shall only be applied to shrub beds during or immediately after

periods of wet weather.

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7.4 The Contractor shall ensure that during the undertaking of other shrub bed operations the bark mulch does not become incorporated into the underlying soil.

7.5 During very dry weather the Contractor shall ensure that mulches do not become

too dry as to constitute a potential fire hazard, dampening the bark when necessary to reduce this risk.

8. Litter Clearance 8.1 All shrub beds shall be cleared of litter on each occasion that the operations ie

hoeing, weeding, forking and pruning etc are carried out. 8.2 All shrub bed arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s

recycling point.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

HEDGE MAINTENANCE (9T)

Scope: The maintenance of all hedges within Kings park as covered by the Contract. Standards: To maintain all hedges to the frequencies and standards laid down, in

accordance with sound horticultural practice. Objectives: To maintain all hedges to a high standard presenting a neat and well-kept

appearance at all times while forming an attractive and effective barrier. Trimming Carry out the trimming of hedges using secateurs, hand shears, powered trimmers and tractor mounted machinery. The use of tractor mounted flail machines shall only be permitted in certain locations at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. Hedge trimming operations shall only be carried out between the hours of 6:30am and 8:00pm on any working day (ie Monday to Saturday). The Contractor shall not operate hedge trimming machinery outside these hours unless instructed by the Authorised Officer

Hedges shall be trimmed in accordance with the amount of excess growth present and the natural habit of the species. The frequency and timing of trimming operations shall be as follows:

Low Amenity Hedges

Species Frequency Season

Thorn 1 June to September Privet 1 June to September Mixed Species 1 June to September High Amenity Hedges

Species Frequency Season

Beech 2 May to September Yew 2 May to September Box 2 May to September Thorn 2 May to September Laurel 2 May to September Privet 2 May to September Conifers 2 May to September

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Hedges shall be trimmed neatly across their entire faces, ends and tops to achieve a clean appearance. Hedges shall be trimmed neatly across their tops to achieve either a level finish on even ground, or a uniform sloping finish to complement surround land gradients on uneven sites. On completion of trimming operations all rubbish and weed growth shall be cut back, raked out and removed from the base of high amenity hedges. All arisings from hedge trimming and base clearing operations shall be collected and disposed of at the contractor’s recycling point. Trimming The Contractor shall ensure that during hedge trimming operations that no objects are present within or near to the hedge which may cause damage to his equipment or injury to his operatives. Claims for damages arising from failure to comply with this issue shall not be accepted. The Contractor shall ensure that during hedge trimming operations all safety requirements relating to the welfare of the public are adhered to. The Contractor shall ensure that during hedge trimming operations all safety requirements relating to the welfare of his operatives are adhered to. In particular the wearing of suitable protective clothing where powered equipment is being used. When trimming hedges adjacent to public highways the Contractor shall ensure that areas are coned off a necessary and signed in accordance with BS 873. The Contractor shall ensure that all the requirements of the Local Traffic Authority are complied with at all times. The Contractor shall inform the local police of his actions where movement of traffic is likely to be affected.

Any damage caused to property as a result of a hedge trimming operations shall be repaired entirely at the Contractor’s own expense. Damage so caused shall be repaired to an acceptable standard within one week of the occurrence or within a reasonable time as determined by the Authorised Officer in situations where extensive damage has arisen.

The Contractor shall assist affected property owners/residents by arranging for temporary repairs to be carried out (until appropriate contractors are engaged) as directed by the Authorised Officer.

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KINGS PARK, RETFORD BILLS OF QUANTITIES

Location Code Location

Tech Code

Op Code No Unit

Unit Price

Cost per Occasion

Min Freq %

Cost Per Annum

RK1 AREA WEST OF RIVER

Grass T2 G3 47921 M² 18

(Provisional) … CC4 132 No ……… 75

Shrub Beds T8 B3 147 M² 8

T8 B6 147 M² 1

(Provisional) … P4 147 M² ……… 75

(Provisional) … P5 147 M² ……… 50

Edging … E4 49 M² 8

… E9 49 M² 1

RK1 BANDSTAND

Sweep … SW1 51 M² 12

RK2 CELERY FIELD

Grass T4 G5 8370 M² 18

(Provisional) CC4 10 No ……… 75

Hedge T9 H1 167 M² 1

H3 72 M 1

RK3 WILDLIFE GARDEN

Grass T2 G3 950 M² 18

Shrub Beds …

(Provisional) CC5 1090 M² ……… 75

Paths …

(Provisional) CC4 120 M² ……… 75

TOTALS TO COLLECTION

Appendix E

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Tech Code Op Code No Unit

Unit Price

Cost per Occasio

n Min Freq %

Cost Per Annum

RK4 AREA EAST OF RIVER

Grass T2 G2 7162 M² 30


Grass T2 G3 12086 M² 18


Edging T2 E4 1400 M 8

T2 E9 1400 M 1

RK5 BOWLING GREEN

Grass T1 GA1/A 1521 M² 90


T1 E6 156 M 1

T1 BG2 1521 M² 4

T1 BG3 1521 M² 130

T1 BG4 1521 M² 2

T1 BG6 1521 M² 2

T1 BG7 1521 M² 1

T1 BG8 1521 M² 1

T1 BG9 1521 M² 1

T1 BG10 1521 M² 1

T1 BG11 1521 M² 4

T1 BG12 1521 M² 7

T1 BG13 1521 M² 6

T1 BG14 1521 M² 1

T1 BG15 1521 M² 3

T1 BG17 1521 M² 1

RK6 ROSE BEDS T7 B3 555 M² 8

T7 B6 555 M² 1

T7 P1 555 M² 1

T7 P2 555 M² 1

(Provisional) … CC2 555 M² ……… 50


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Tech Code

Op Code No Unit

Unit Price

Cost per Occasion

Min Freq %

Cost Per Annum

RK6 ROSEBEDS (Cont)




T8 B6 3031 M² 1

(Provisional) … P4 3031 M² ……… 75

(Provisional) … P5 3031 M² ……… 50

Edging T8 E4 1568 M² 8

T8 E9 1568 M² 1

Flower Beds T5 B1 838 M² 12

T5 B7 838 M² 2

T5 B8 838 M² 2

(Provisional) … B10 838 M² ……… 100

… B17 838 M² 2

… B19


T5 E7 897 M 1

Herbaceous T6 B2 581 M² 8

Border T6 B9 581 M² 1




T6 P3 581 M² 1


T6 E8 194 M 1

Hedges T9 H2 3833 M² 2

T9 H3 775 M 2


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Tech Code

Op Code No Unit

Unit Price

Cost per Occasion

Min Freq %

Cost Per Annum

RK9 TENNIS COURTS … SP2 1 No 1

(Provisional) … SP4 1 No ………

100

RK11 WEST RETFORD HALL

Grass T2 G3 125

9 M² 18



T2 E9 151 M 1

Rose Beds T7 B3 18 M² 8

T7 B6 18 M² 1

T7 P1 18 M² 1

T7 P2 18 M² 1


T8 B6 308 M² 1

T8 P4 308 M² ……… 75

T8 P5 308 M² ……… 50

… CC9 308 M² ……… 50


T8 E9 182 M 1

Hedges T9 H2 110

4 M² 2

T9 H3 279 M 2

RK12 SECURITY … S1 365


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Appendix F

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Kings Park Tree Management Programme

Introduction

The Tree Safety Management Plan includes regular inspections and programmed maintenance

work on a yearly basis. The Operational Services Manager (Horticulture) assesses and identifies

the work required on an annual basis within the park and briefs his staff prior to undertaking the

work.

All trees are assessed prior to any pruning or felling works to ensure that there are no breeding

birds, bats or other wildlife likely to be harmed.

All works with the exception of emergency works ie storm damage trees are mostly carried out in

the dormant winter months between November and February.

The nature of the maintenance involves the following pruning and felling works where

appropriate.

Crown lift to ensure low branches are not a hazard to members of the public

Removal of dead, dying and diseased wood to ensure the continued health of the trees and to reduce risk of falling branches

Removal of crossing branches that may lead to infections and thus reduce the health of the trees

Pollarding being the removal of the upper branches to promote a dense head of foliage and branches

Felling being the last resort or part of an overall woodland management plan

Pruning can help offset disease, correct structural problems and positively affect the health of a tree

The overall aim of the maintenance works to prolong the longevity of the trees within the landscape and to ensure the trees are in a safe and healthy condition.

These works are based on the following specification documents:

10T – Standard Tree

11T - Arboriculture

Appendix G

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

STANDARD TREE MAINTENANCE (10T)

Scope: The maintenance of all standard trees, (below 6.0m in height) in Kings Park

as covered by the Contract.

Standards: To maintain all standard trees to the frequencies and standards laid

down, in accordance with sound horticultural practice.

Objectives: To maintain all standard trees to a high standard, presenting a neat

and attractive appearance at all times, within a weed free environment.

Cultivation/Chemical Weed Control/Mulching

NB: The majority of standard trees require maintenance under the conditions on this

Contract are sited in existing beds and borders, or in lawn areas, as ornamental features.

Although it is important that the bases of these trees are kept free from competing

vegetation, the practices and techniques specified under shrub and rose bed maintenance

relating to cultivation, chemical weed control and mulching shall effectively cover this

requirement.

Pruning

Standard tree pruning shall be carried out using well sharpened secateurs, long handled

pruners or pruning saws.

Pruning cuts on standard trees shall be made just above a healthy outward facing bud,

shoot or branch. Each cut shall be slopped away from the bud, shoot or branch leaving a

clean smooth surface.

Bark and tissue damage shall be avoided by supporting small branches by hand during

pruning/removal operations.

Bark and tissue damage shall be avoided by undercutting large branches, approximately

30cm from the trunk or adjoining lateral. The remaining stump shall then be trimmed back

without causing tearing or wounding.

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Standard tree pruning operations shall result in the removal of all dead, diseased and

damaged wood. Crossing shoots and branches shall also be removed.

Standard tree pruning operations shall result in the removal of all epitomic growth to leave

the trunk free of shoots/suckers between ground level and the crown. Pruning cuts made

during feathering operations shall be made a close to the bark as possible without inflicting

tissue damage.

All arisings from standard tree pruning operations shall be collected and disposed of at the

Contractor’s recycling point.

Trimming and Shaping

Encroaching growth on standard trees shall be trimmed back as necessary to prevent

obstruction or obliteration of views. The removal of this growth shall be carried out using

techniques referred to in Section 2 (pruning).

Wherever possible standard trees shall be trimmed and shaped to take account of their

natural shape in order to avoid unsightly vertical and horizontal pruning lines.

All arisings from standard tree trimming and shaping operations shall be collected and

disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling point.

Staking and Tying

Stakes and ties on standard trees shall be inspected on 2 occasions per year in March and

November.

All standard trees shall be secured by a minimum of 2 ties and a maximum of 3 ties.

All loose or missing ties shall be readjusted or replaced using belt type ties with spacers.

All tight ties which are restricting the development of the trees girth shall be removed and

replaced (where necessary) with readjusted belt type ties with spacers.

All damaged or missing stakes shall be replaced using timber stakes of appropriate

dimensions, pressure treated to BVS 1282.

All standard trees shall remain secured to stakes and ties until they are self-supporting.

The removal of stakes and ties shall be carried out only at the request of the Authorised

Officer.

Following the removal of stakes, the resulting post holes shall be back filled and lighting

compacted using an appropriate soil mix.

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Refirming

All standard trees (particularly recently planted subjects) shall be checked for stability and

anchorage. The Contractor shall refirm all standard trees where movement and soil

disturbance is observed during the inspection routines.

NB: The maintenance of standard trees shall, (where possible) be carried out as part of an

on-going programme of work. The Authorised Officer shall issue the Contractor with a

schedule of works on an annual basis, detailing the type of work to be undertaken in

designated locations.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

ARBORICULTURE (11T)

Scope: The maintenance of all established trees in Kings Park as covered by the

Contract

Standards: To maintain all established trees to the frequencies and standards laid down,

in accordance with sound arboricultural practice.

Objectives: To maintain established trees in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner

ensuring maximum amenity value.

Pruning – Techniques

Tree pruning shall be carried out using appropriate well sharpened tools.

Pruning cuts on trees shall display a sloping face with a clean smooth surface. Cuts shall

be made as close to adjoining laterals as possible, without cutting into branch collars or

leaving stubs.

Bark and tissue damage shall be avoided by supporting small branches by hand during

pruning/removal operations.

Bark and tissue damage shall be avoided by undercutting large branches approximately

30cm from the trunk or adjoining lateral. The remaining stump shall then be trimmed back

without causing tearing or wounding.

Pruning – Equipment

The Contractor shall make all tree pruning tools and equipment available for inspection

prior to their use, at the request of the Authorised Officer.

All ropes used in tree pruning operations shall conform to the standards laid down in BS

3104.

Arboricultural work (ie pruning, felling, stump removal) which involves the use of

mechanised equipment shall only be carried out between the hours of 6:30am and 8:00pm

on any working day (Monday to Saturday). The Contractor shall not operate arboricultural

machinery outside these hours unless otherwise instructed by the Authorised Officer.

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Pruning – Safety

The Contractor shall allow for at least two operators to be present during all tree pruning

operations. One operator shall be stationed on the ground at all times to supervise all

necessary safety measures.

When using chainsaws to carry out tree pruning (or felling) work all operators shall wear

ballistic suits, safety footwear, helmets with visors, ear defenders and safety gloves.

When pruning (or felling) trees adjacent to public highways the Contractor shall ensure

that areas are coned off, as necessary, and signed in accordance with BS 873. The

Contractor shall ensure that ll the requirements of the Local Traffic Authority are complied

with at all times. The Contractor shall inform the local police of his actions where the

movement of traffic is likely to be affected.

Pruning – Operations

The Contractor shall carry out crown clearing at the request of the Authorised Officer, to

remove dead, dying or diseased wood from established trees.

The Contractor shall carry out crown lifting at the request of the Authorised Officer, to

remove low branches and allow access beneath established trees.

The Contractor shall carry out crown thinning at the request of the Authorised Officer, to

remove crossing branches, or additional wood which will allow more light through the

crown without altering the overall size and shape of the established tree.

The Contractor shall carry out crown reduction at the request of the Authorised Officer, to

remove larger branches back to a suitable fork, reducing the crown size on established

trees.

All tree pruning arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling

point.

Felling

Tree felling shall be carried out only at the request of the Authorised Officer using

appropriate well sharpened tools and equipment.

Tree felling shall be carried out with care to ensure that no damage is caused to

surrounding property or plant life.

Tree felling in enclosed areas shall be carried out by reducing the tree into manageable

sections, working from the top downwards.

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Where necessary the dropping of the trunk or large branches shall be controlled by the

use of ropes or wires.

All tree felling arisings shall be collected and disposed of at the Contractor’s recycling

point.

Stump Removal

Stump removal shall be carried out only at the request of the Authorised Officer using

appropriate well sharpened tools and equipment.

All depressions resulting from stump removal operations shall be back filled with an

appropriate medium.

NB: The maintenance of established trees shall (where possible) be carried out as part of

an on-going programme of work. The Authorised Officer shall issue the Contractor with a

schedule of works on an annual basis, detailing the type of work to be undertaken in

designated areas.

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BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

Tree Safety Management Plan

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CONTENTS:

Page

Introduction 3

Scope 4

Tree Safety Management Plan – Systematic Procedures 4

Stage 1 - Identification Procedures 5

Stage 2 – Prioritisation Procedures 5

Stage 3 – Inspection Procedures 8

Stage 4 – Instructional Procedure 9

Review and Monitoring 10

Appendices:

Appendix A – Tree Location Map 11

Appendix B – Tree Identification Record 12

Appendix C – Prioritisation Sheet 13

Appendix D – Inspection Sheet 14

Appendix E – Instruction Form 15

Appendix F – Procedural Flowchart 16

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

Tree Safety Management Plan

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Introduction

Bassetlaw District Council has a statutory duty to assess and manage risks from falling trees and branches in

our parks, gardens and open spaces. The duty is established under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,

and in Civil Law under the Occupiers Liability Act 1984. The Council must take all reasonable and

proportionate precautions to avoid risks to members of the public, its own staff, external agents and

property.

As a responsible local authority, Bassetlaw District Council has always recognised that the trees which

populate the majority of its sites could pose a potential risk if not properly managed and maintained. In

this respect the District Council has, for many years, employed fully-trained staff and provided suitable

equipment to deliver safe guarding measures aimed at lowering the risk of injury and damage from its

diverse district-wide tree stock.

The introduction of more stringent recommendations and guidelines, coupled with the gradual impact of

an ever aging tree population, has led the District Council to review and revise its approach to tree safety

management.

This Tree Safety Management Plan sets out a robust procedure for the management and maintenance for

all council-owned trees by ensuring that:

The risk to life and property, as a result of tree deterioration or damage, is kept to as low a level as is

reasonably practicable.

Systems are in place to identify and address potential risks in relation to the above.

Records of all tree inspections and work instructions are retained.

Staff who carry out inspections are competent to do so.

Work identified through the inspection systems are undertaken by suitably qualified staff and/or

contractors.

In order to set out and clarify the District Council’s Tree Safety Management Plan, this document includes

examples of the paperwork which will be used to identify potential risk and assist with the appropriate

remedial works. These are as follows:

A field survey to identify tree species and plot their location on each site (Appendix A and B).

A tree condition/location survey to provide a data base for the prioritisation of future inspections

(Appendix C).

An annual inspection sheet which identifies the trees requiring a detailed assessment (Appendix D).

An operational instruction sheet to confirm and action any remedial works identified during the annual

inspection (Appendix E).

A flow chart detailing the sequence of actions required to implement and successfully deliver the four-stage

procedures referred to in this Tree Safety Management Plan (Appendix F).

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Scope

The Tree Management Safety Procedure will cover all trees on over 100 District Council owned sites. The

range of sites, which include parks, recreation grounds, playing fields, community open spaces, street

gardens and local nature reserves are managed by the Parks and Open Spaces Team and maintained by the

Grounds Maintenance Department.

The procedures outlined in this document will also be implemented on three active cemetery sites and 13

closed churchyards which are collectively managed by the District Council’s Environment Services

Department.

In addressing potential risks Bassetlaw District Council will continue to appreciate the importance of its tree

stocks in respect of their:

Aesthetic values within the landscape

Functional properties and attributes with regard to screening and demarcation

Environmental contribution in respect of habitat and conservation

In recognising these values the District Council will continue with its commitment to replant trees. This

action will compensate for the loss of any trees that are removed following the inspection procedure set

out in this document.

The revised systematic approach will also enable the District Council to plan proactively for the

replacement of key features, for example avenues and river bank plantings. In this respect it will allow for

the partial development of a replacement planting prior to the deterioration and subsequent removal of

the preceding/original feature.

Tree Safety Management Plan – Systematic Procedures

The revised Tree Safety Management Plan is made up of four clearly defined formal procedures to provide

a systematic and staged approach towards managing potential risks. These are as follows:

Identification Procedure

Prioritisation Procedure

Formal Inspection Procedure

Instruction Procedure

The procedures will ensure that:

All high risk trees are clearly identified

All remedial works on high risk trees are carried out promptly

All trees are prioritised with regard to potential risk either as individual specimens where risk levels are

geographically variable, or in zones/clearly named areas on sites where potential risk levels are low.

In addition to the formal approach set out in the four stage procedures, Bassetlaw District Council will

continue to monitor its tree stocks through regular informal observations by site-based Grounds

Maintenance Operatives or by specific visits from Parks Management staff.

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Any significant concerns over tree safety arising from the observations of Grounds staff, Officers and

members of the public will be reported back in writing to the District Council’s designated inspector (see

‘Inspection Procedures’ Page 8).

STAGE 1 – IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE

The effective delivery of the revised Tree Safety Management Procedure will only be achieved after the

completion of an initial field survey which will identify and record the names of individual trees or tree

groupings.

The identification exercise will record individual trees by their generic (genus) and specific (species) names,

also referring to varieties and cultivars where possible.

The second part of the identification procedure will be to plot the location of the identified trees on a site

map or plan. At this stage each individual tree will be given an ID number which will provide a specific

reference throughout the subsequent stages of the Tree Safety Management Plan.

The identification procedure (field survey) is a technical exercise and will only be undertaken by competent

staff within the Parks and Open Spaces and Ground Maintenance Teams (or through the services of a

reputable specialist agent as appointment by Bassetlaw District Council.

Appendix A of this document provides an example of a tree location map with ID reference numbers.

Appendix B of this document provides an example of the Tree Identification Record with ID reference

numbers.

STAGE 2 – PRIORISATION PROCEDURE

A prioritisation survey will identify the level of potential risk from individual trees or group plantings e.g.

woodlands/copses.

These potential risks will be determined by the following key factors:

The age of the tree(s)

The health of the tree(s)

The individual tree species or groups of tree species

The location of the tree(s)

Age

Following the identification exercise, either as individual species or zoned groups have been categorised as

being either:

Over-Mature

Mature

Semi-Mature

Juvenile

A risk assessment and score will be applied to each of the above age categories.

Health

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Two factors need to be considered collectively when establishing the health and condition of a tree. For

the purpose of this plan’s prioritisation procedure these will be as follows:

The tree’s structural strength based on its current physical shape and growth as affected by natural factors,

for example extreme weather conditions and/or competition from surrounding trees and other vegetation.

The tree’s physiological status based on the presence of pathological symptoms, for example fungal and/or

bacterial disease.

Species

This is a significant factor and therefore the Designated Inspector will consider the natural characteristics

which are common to each particular tree species. Knowledge and experience will be used to determine

the levels of risk associated with a wide range of growth habits, for example brittle wood in Liriodendron

(Tulip Tree) and Catalpha (Indian Bean Tree) and shallow rooting in Betula (Birch).

Location

Following the plotting/mapping exercise all trees will be risk assessed and scored according to their location

in relation to public footfall and their close proximity to structures and facilities.

Risk Table

The following table highlights the criteria for establishing the level of risk as determined by each of the key

factors. This is then used to classify the risk as High, Medium or Low through the application of a scoring

band of 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest risk/5 being the highest risk).

These scores then will form part of a database which will determine the frequency of subsequent

inspections.

RISK TABLE TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITISATION OF TREE INSPECTIONS

DESCRIPTION RISK SCORE

Factor 1 Age OVER MATURE TREES: With very limited life expectancy. MATURE TREES: With reasonable life expectancy (subject to good management). SEMI-MATURE TREES: With good life expectancy. JUVENILE TREES: Young specimen trees or saplings with long life expectancy.

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW TO MEDIUM

LOW

5

3

2

1

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Factor 2 Factor 3

Health Location

Trees displaying significant structural and physiological problems: The presence of cavities/dead and decaying wood/prominent die back, with a poor imbalanced crown formation and established fungal and/or bacterial disease symptoms. Trees displaying some structural and physiological problems: A degree of die back, signs of moderate imbalanced growth within the crown and displaying early signs of fungal and/or bacterial disease symptoms. Trees displaying no structural and physiological problems: Free from cavities/dead and decaying wood/die back, with a well-formed balanced crown and no symptomatic signs of fungal and/or bacterial infections. TREES GROWING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO: Pedestrian routes and thoroughfares Vehicular routes and access points Children’s play areas Picnic sites Sports pitches and recreational facilities Green spaces used for regular events Green spaces with high footfall levels Cemetery lawn sections with grave plots Dog walking routes On-site buildings Off-site buildings (adjacent dwellings/properties) Car parks Public highways (adjacent roads/pavements TREES GROWING WITHIN: Green spaces with low footfall levels Cemetery grounds Closed church yards Woodland with limited public access Naturalised areas with restricted access TREES GROWING ON OR IN: Low amenity land (rarely used) Newly established woodland/plantations Green spaces with restricted access

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

5

3

1

5

3

1

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Appendix C of this document provides an example of the Tree Safety Management Plan Prioritisation

Sheet.

STAGE 3 – INSPECTION PROCEDURE

The third stage procedure following identification and prioritisation will be the Inspection Procedure.

The data gathered and recorded on the prioritisation exercise will be filtered to produce and inspection

sheet which will allow a competent inspector to assess the condition of all the recorded trees within a

certain risk band, at the following frequencies:

High Risk (scoring 11-15) every year

Medium Risk (scoring 10-6) every 3 years

Low Risk (scoring 1-5) every 5 years

This inspection procedure will again involve an updated assessment of the trees condition in respect of its

age and health. The inspection sheet is used to collect written comments and recommendations based on

the findings of the competent inspector.

The Inspection Procedure will normally be undertaken between the late summer/early autumn period so

that works are identified for operational delivery during the dormant season (November-February).

The non-scheduled inspections will be undertaken as and when required (see below).

Non-Scheduled Inspection (Informal)

Within ten working days of written notification the Designated Inspector will engage with the ‘Stage 3

Inspection Procedure’ as described in this document.

Following the ‘Inspection Procedure’ the designated inspector will either:

Engage with the ‘Stage 4 Instruction Procedure’ as described in this document

Or; Alter the risk score on the Prioritisation Database (see Appendix C) so that the reported tree or trees can be

inspected and monitored on a more regular basis

Or; At his judgement, defer the concerns in writing and record the appropriate outcome.

On occasions, the District Council’s designated inspector may recommend that more detailed investigations

are required due to signs of structural failure or safety concerns, and therefore request the services of a

specialist agent with access to diagnostic test equipment.

Non-Scheduled Inspections – Extreme Weather

Extreme adverse weather conditions will, on occasions, be a further impact on the frequency of the

systematic Inspection Procedure.

Under normal circumstances the systematic procedures set out in this plan should satisfy the District

Council’s statutory duties regarding the safe management of its trees. However, the influence of extreme

weather conditions may impact on the specific procedures and the safety measures they are set out to

deliver.

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In the event of strong winds and reports of storm damage the Designated Inspector will override the

prioritisation procedure by undertaking a Stage 3 Formal Inspection. This inspection will be undertaken by

on all affected sites as soon as it is practicable and safe to do so.

Under no circumstances will trees be inspected until adverse weather conditions have subsided.

The Designated Inspector may enlist the support of suitable qualified staff to assist with this reactive

measure.

Any concerns resulting from the ad-hoc post storm inspection will be recorded and used to update the

Management Plan, as follows:

Low risk damage will be recorded against the relevant tree(s) on the Prioritisation Sheet for monitoring

purposes and for future action.

High risk damage will prompt the issuing of an Operational Instruction Form, in accordance with the Stage 4

procedure to ensure that remedial works are carried out to the relevant tree(s) as a matter of priority.

Appendix D of this document provides an example of the Tree Safety Management Plan Inspection Sheet.

STAGE 4 – INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

The fourth stage procedure following identification, prioritisation and inspection will be the instruction

procedure.

The recommended actions recorded on the inspection sheet will be transferred to an ‘Operational

Instruction’ form.

This sheet will be used to inform competent, suitably qualified staff or contractors of the specific remedial

works required for each inspected tree.

The ‘Operation Instruction’ form will always contain the following information:

The site at which the works are to take place

The location of the tree(s) within the site either by reference to the ID No.(s), zone(s) or area(s).

A detailed description of the works to be undertaken based on the Designated Inspector’s recommended

actions.

A signature to authorise the issuing of the instruction.

A date to confirm when the instruction was issued.

An operational instruction reference number (e.g. TSM1)

In addition to the above information which will inform and authorise requirements, the Operational

Instruction form will be used to confirm the satisfactory completion of the specified works.

The completed Operational Instruction form will be signed off and dated along with any additional

comments recorded by the Authorised Officer.

The information and confirmations on the completed form will be recorded on file for future reference and

monitoring purposes.

All high risk tree works identified through the Inspection Procedure will be carried out within 30 days.

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All medium and low risk tree works as identified through the Inspection Procedure will be carried out

during the following dormant period (November-February).

Irrespective of their high, medium or low status trees requiring work will be subject to at least one or a

combination of the following recognised arboricultural practices:

Crown lift to ensure low branches are not a hazard to members of the public

Removal of dead, dying and diseased wood to ensure the continued health of the trees and to reduce risk

of falling branches

Removal of crossing branches that may lead to infections and thus reduce the health of the trees

Pollarding being the removal of the upper branches to promote a dense head of foliage and branches

Felling always as a last resort or part of an overall woodland management plan.

Pruning can help offset disease, correct structural problems and positively affect the health of a tree

The overall aim of the maintenance works to prolong the longevity of the trees within the landscape and to

ensure the trees are in a safe and healthy condition.

Replacement plantings will always be carried out during the following dormant season.

Appendix E of this document provides an example of The Tree Safety Management Plan Operational

Instruction form.

Review and Monitoring

The sequence of procedures set out and described will ensure that this Tree Safety Management Plan

contains a driving factor which will automatically update potential risks and the need to address them on a

regular basis.

The Plan has been designed to deliver a wide-range of remedial and pro-active tree works on an annual

basis through a prioritised process. This will be supplemented every 3rd and 5th year by ensuring that

further identified works on medium and low risk trees respectively are delivered within a set time frame.

The Plan also accommodates a more random, informal input (e.g. storm damage remedial works) which

may result in the delivery of further non-scheduled works.

Each of these factors will ensure that the plan and its relevant records are constantly updated to provide a

consistent overview of the District Council’s performance on the delivery of its Tree Safety Management

Plan.

In addition to the constant updating of the records, which will be filed and retained for an indefinite period

(at this stage), Bassetlaw District Council recognises the need to review and if necessary revise this Tree

Safety Management Plan at five year intervals.

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Appendix A (Tree Management Plan) TREE LOCATION MAP

AREA C – FLORAL DISPLAY GARDEN

KINGS PARK, RETFORD

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Tree Identification Record

Kings Park, Retford

Rose Garden – Area A No trees

Rock & Water Garden – Area B

TB 1 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Syacmore) TB 2 – Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) TB 3 – Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TB 4 – Prunus ‘Kanzan’ TB 5 – Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ (Himalayan Birch) TB 6 – Betula griseum (Paperbark Maple)

Floral Display Garden (Main Lawns) – Area C

TC 1 – Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Simon-Louis Freres’ (Variegated Sycamore) TC 2 – Cedrus atlantica glauca (Blue Atlas Cedar) TC 3 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TC 4 – Aesculus x carnea TC 5 – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress) TC 6 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TC 7 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TC 8 – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana TC 9 – Unknown mountain ash TC 10 – Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ (Irish Yew) TC 11 – Sorbus cashmiriana (Kashmir Rowan Tree) TC 12 – Crataegus oxyacantha ‘ Coccinea Plena’ (Scarlet Hawthorn) TC 13 – Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ (Irish Yew) TC 14 – Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) TC 15 – Sorbus cashmiriana TC 16 – Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch) TC 17 – Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ (False Acacia) TC 18 – Sorbus intermedia (Swedish Whitebeam) TC 19 – Unknown mountain ash TC 20 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TC 21 – Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar) TC 22 – Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Simon-Louis Freres’ (Variegated Sycamore) TC 23 – Unknown Prunus TC 24 – Acer campestre (Field Maple) TC 25 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple’ (Purple Upright Beech Tree) TC 26 – Quercus rubra (Red Oak)

Appendix B Appendix B

Appendix B (Tree Management Plan)

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Goodwin Hall Garden – Area D TD 1 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TD 2 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 3 – Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) TD 4 – Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) TD 5 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 6 – Sorbus commixta (Japanese Rowan) TD 7 – Sorbus intermedia (Swedish Whitebeam) TD 8 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purple Beech) TD 9 – Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple) TD 10 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TD 11 – Unknown fruit tree TD 12 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purple Beech) TD 13 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 14 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TD 15 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TD 16 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TD 17 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TD 18 – Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple) TD 19 – Tilia x euchlora (Caucasian Lime) TD 20 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 21 – Juglans regia TD 22 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TD 23 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purple Beech) TD 24 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purple Beech) TD 25 – Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Inermis’ TD 26 – Unknown mountain ash TD 27 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TD 28 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 29 – Tilia platyphyllos (Large Leafed Lime) TD 30 – Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) TD 31 – Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) TD 32 – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress) TD 33 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TD 34 – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana TD 35 – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana TD 36 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TD 37 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TD 38 – Taxus baccata (Common Yew) TD 39 – Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) TD 40 – Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple) TD 41 – Acer rubrum (Red Maple) TD 42 – Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash) TD 43 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Norway Maple) TD 44 – Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash) TD 45 – Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple) TD 46 – Unknown flowering cherry TD 47 – Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ (Himalayan Birch) TD 48 - Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ (Himalayan Birch) TD 49 - Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ (Himalayan Birch)

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TD 50 – Prunus subhirtella autumnalis ‘Rosea’ (Autumn Cherry) TD 51 – Acer capillipes (Snake Bark Maple) TD 52 - Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ (Himalayan Birch) TD 53 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 54 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 55 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 56 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 57 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 58 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 59 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 60 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 61 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) TD 62 – Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’ (Tibetan Whitebeam) Sports Area – Area E (Tennis Courts and Bowling Green) TE 1 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TE 2 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TE 3 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TE 4 – Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TE 5 – Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TE 6 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ (Purple Beech) TE 7 – Quercus rubra (Red Oak) TE 8 – Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) (previous ref no.TN1) TE 9 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) (previous ref no.TN2) TE 10 – Magnolia x wieseneri (previous ref no. TN3) (Magnolia Tree) TE 11 – Unknown Prunus (previous ref no. TN4) TE 12 - Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) (previous ref no.TN5) West Retford Hall Field - Area F

TF 1 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TF 2 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TF 3 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TF 4 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 5 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 6 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 7 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 8 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 9 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 10 – Aesculus hippocastanum TF 11 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 12 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 13 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TF 14 – Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TF 15 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TF 16 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TF 17 – Acer pseudoplantanus

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TF 18 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple) TF 19 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TF 20 – Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) TF 21 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TF 22 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TF 23 – Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) TF 24 – Fagus orientalis (Oriental Beech) TF 25 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TF 26 – Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) TF 27 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leafed Norway Maple) TF 28 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 29 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TF 30 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TF 31 – Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ (Purple Beech) TF 32 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 33 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 34 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TF 35 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 36 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 37 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 38 – Pinus sylvatica (Scots Pine) TF 39 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 40 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TF 41 – Aesulus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 42 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 43 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 44 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 45 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TF 46 – Aeculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 47 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TF 48 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 49 – Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Simon-Louis Freres’ (Variegated Sycamore) TF 50 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 51 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 52 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 53 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 54 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 55 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 56 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 57 – Tilia cordata (Small Leafed Lime) TF 58 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TF 59 – Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) TF 60 – Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) TF 61 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 62 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TF 63 – Pinus sylvatica (Scots Pine) TF 64 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TF 65 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 66 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 67 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 68 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore)

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TF 69 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 70 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 71 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 72 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 73 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 74 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TF 75 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 76 – Prunus serrula (Tibetan Cherry) TF 77 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TF 78 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TF 79 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 80 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TF 81 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TF 82 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TF 83 – Acer rubrum (Red Maple) TF 84 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TF 85 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 86 – Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) TF 87 – Taxus baccata (Common Yew) TF 88 – Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TF 89 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TF 90 - Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TF 91 - Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TF 92 - Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TF 93 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 94 - Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TF 95 – Prunus padus (Bird Cherry) TF 96 - Prunus padus (Bird Cherry) TF 97 - Prunus padus (Bird Cherry) TF 98 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 99 – Prunus padus (Bird Cherry) TF 100 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 101 – Salix alba (White Willow) TF 102 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TF 103 - Quercus robur (English Oak) Children’s Play Area – Area G TG 1 – Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) TG 2 – Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple) TG 3 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TG 4 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TG 5 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple) TG 6 – Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust) TG 7 – Ostrya carpinifolia (Hop Hornbeam) TG 8 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple) TG 9 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TG 10 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple)

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TG 11 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TG 12 – Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) TG 13 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) Children’s Play Area Field – Area H TH 1 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TH 2 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple) TH 3 – Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’ (Whitebeam) TH 4 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ (Purple Leaved Norway Maple) TH 5 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TH 6 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TH 7 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TH 8 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TH 9 – Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) (within play area) TH 10 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TH 11 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TH 12 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 13 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 14 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 15 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 16 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TH 17 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 18 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 19 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 20 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TH 21 - Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) TH 22 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TH 23 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 24 – Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) TH 25 - Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) TH 26 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 27 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 28 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 29 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TH 30 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TH 31 – Alnus glutinosa TH 32 - Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TH 33 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) The Wildlife Garden – Area I TI 1 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 2 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 3 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 4 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 5 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 6 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TI 7 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TI 8 – Quercus robur (English Oak)

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TI 9 – Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) TI 10 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TI 11 – Alnus glutinosa (Common Alder) TI 12 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TI 13 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TI 14 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TI 15 – Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) River Idle Field – Area J

TJ 1 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TJ 2 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 3 – Aesculus x carnea (Red Horse Chestnut) TJ 4 – Crataegus oxycantha ‘Coccinea Plena’ (Scarlet Hawthorn) TJ 5 – Tilia x euchlora (Common Lime) TJ 6 – Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) TJ7 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TJ 8 – Sorbus aria ‘ Majestica’ (Whitebeam) TJ 9 – Tilia x europaea (Common Lime) TJ 10 – Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust) TJ 11 – Tilia platyphllos (Large Leaved Lime) TJ 12 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TJ 13 – Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) TJ 14 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TJ 15 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TJ 16 – Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) TJ 17 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TJ 18 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TJ 19 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ TJ 20 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ TJ 21 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 22 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 23 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 24 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 25 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 26 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 27 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 28 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 29 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 30 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 31 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 32 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 33 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ TJ 34 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ (Lombardy Poplar) TJ 35 – Populus nigra ‘Italica’ TJ 36 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TJ 37 – Salix x chrysocoma TJ 38 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 39 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 40 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 41 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow)

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TJ 42 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 43 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 44 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 45 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 46 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 47 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 48 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TJ 49 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) The Celery Field – Area K TK 1 – Salix alba (White Willow) TK2 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TK 3 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TK 4 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TK 5 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) Nursery Garden – Area L TL1 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL2 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL3 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL4 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TL5 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TL6 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TL7 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL8 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL9 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL10 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL11 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL12 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL13 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL14 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL15 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL16 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL17 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL18 – Fagus sylvatica (Beech) TL19 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL20 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL21 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL22 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL23 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL24 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL25 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL26 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL27 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL28 – Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry Tree) TL29 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TL30 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TL31 - Quercus robur (English Oak)

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TL32 – Ilex aquifolium (Holly) TL33 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL34 - Taxus baccata (Yew) TL35 - Taxus baccata (Yew) TL36 - Taxus baccata (Yew) TL37 - Taxus baccata (Yew) TL38 – Acer psedoplantanus (Sycamore) TL39 – Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) TL40 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TL41 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TL42 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL43 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TL44 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL47 – Acer psedoplantanus (Sycamore) TL48 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL49 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TL50 - Quercus robur (English Oak) TL51 – Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TL52 - Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TL53 - Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TL54 - Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TL55 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL56 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TL57 - Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Flowering Cherry) TL58 - Robinia pseodoacacia (Black Locust) Riverside Walk (Eastside of River Idle) – Area M TM 1 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 2 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 3 – Unknown flowering cherry TM 4 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 5 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TM 6 – Unknown flowering cherry TM 7 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 8 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 9 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TM 10 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 11 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 12 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 13 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 14 – Unknown maple TM 15 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 16 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) TM 17 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 18 – Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) TM 19 – Acer pseudoplatnus (Sycamore) TM 20 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TM 21 – Sorbus aria TM 22 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 23 – Juglans regia (Walnut)

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TM 24 – Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) TM 25 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TM 26 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TM 27 – Juglans regia (Walnut) TM 28 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TM 29 – Ilex x altaclarensis (Highclere Holly) TM 30 – Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’ (Whitebeam) TM 31 – Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ TM 32 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TM 33 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TM 34 – Robinia pseodoacacia (Black Locust) TM 35 – Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) TM 36 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) Riverside Walk (Westside of River Idle) – Area N TN 1 – Salix alba (White Willow) TN 2 – Betula pendula (Silver Birch) TN 3 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TN 4 – Salix x chrysocoma (Golden Weeping Willow) TN 5 – Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) TN 6 – Quercus robur TN 7 – Fraxinus ornus (Manna Ash) TN 8 – Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweet Gum) TN 9 – Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) TN 10 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 11 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 12 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 13 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 14 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 15 – Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TN 16 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 17 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 18 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TN 19 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 20 – Taxus baccata (Yew) TN 21 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 22 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 23 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 24 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 25 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 26 – Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TN 27 – Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TN 28 – Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) TN 29 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 30 – Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust) TN 31 – Ilex aquilfolium (Holly) TN 32 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 33 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 34 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) TN 35 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore)

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TN 36 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 37 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 38 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 39 – Quercus robur (English Oak) TN 40 – Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 41 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 42 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 43 - Acer pseudoplantanus (Sycamore) TN 44 – Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)

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IDENTIFICATION

PROCEDURE

Stage One

PRIORITISATION

PROCEDURE

Stage Two

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Stage Three

INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

Stage Four

WORKS COMPLETED

Stage Four

RECORDS UPDATED AND

FILED

RETURN TO PRIORITISATION

PROCEDURE

No Action

Extreme adverse weather (storm

damage)

(Storm Damage

ANNUALLY

(High Risk)

No Action

Informal Input

(staff & Public)

Recommended

Action

Recommended

Action

EVERY 3RD YEAR

(Medium Risk)

EVERY 5th YEAR

(Low Risk)

TREE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Procedural Flowchart

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GRAFFITI REMOVAL POLICY

Graffiti is anti-social and can be a problem within the District. When it occurs in residential areas people feel unsafe by heightening their fear of crime, degrades the area, can have a detrimental effect on the local economy and to decline in the value of property in the area. There are two types of graffiti and these are defined as Level 1 and Level 2. Falling under Level 1 is racist, offensive or intimidating graffiti aimed at a race, ethnic group, religion, the police, someone’s sexual orientation, an individual person or family. It is the Councils’ policy to remove this type of graffiti from public buildings and Council owned properties within 24 hours of being notified of its’ presence. Responsibility for removal of graffiti from private, residential, private rented and private business property lies with the respective owner. The Council provides a graffiti removal service for the private sector at a cost price on condition that the pre-pay for the service and sign a disclaimer form prior to works being carried out. Whenever the Council become aware of graffiti on utility company property it is reported to them and they arrange its’ removal independently. To tackle graffiti the Council will:

Establish problem areas;

Investigate and record graffiti;

Remove Level 1 graffiti from public buildings and Council-owned properties within 24 hours of being notified;

Remove Level 2 graffiti from public buildings and Council-owned properties within 28 days of being notified;

Engage and empower communities.

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Kings Park, along with all other green spaces managed by Bassetlaw District Council, is covered

by a Park Watch service, which was first launched in 1994. The service provides branding patrols

of the sites by uniformed guards during peak season periods (predominantly school holiday

breaks).

At all other times the service provides a response call-out facility. To support this, key sites like Kings Park display Park Watch information signs (see below), which encourage the public to call contact numbers and report to Bassetlaw District Council any incidents of misuse and vandalism.

All calls are directed to Bassetlaw District Council, who assesses the reports before engaging the response service. The Park Watch service is currently contracted out to a local security firm, who provide feedback to Bassetlaw District Council through written and verbal reports. Their brief is to liaise with the public, parks staff and when necessary the police, to ensure that any visitors to Kings Park, and other Council sites, feel safe and secure at all times.

PLEASE TELEPHONE (01909) 534525 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM

(01909) 533533 ALL OTHER TIMES

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