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Sweet Chestnut – 226

Survey data
Surveyed by: PETER DOUSTSurveyed on: 6th December 2011
Number of trees: 1
Girth: 8.5m (measured at 0.1m)
Tree form: Maiden
Dead or alive: Alive
Standing/fallen: Upright
Access: Private - visible from public access (permission not required to view)

Growing on the tree

  • Nothing

Signs of animal life

  • Insect boring

Additional comments

Tree part of old Foots Cray Meadows Estate.Situated in horse paddock, very little bark below 6ft, possible rubbing post for horses,some growth from lower boughs. Probable soil compaction, tree needs fencing off,which was carried out on sister tree in Foots Cray Meadows one mile away.

Location

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