Tag number 280 (ash) - tree has Brackets of Inonotus hispidus on the northwest main stem at approx. 5 metres east facing. Further Inonotus hispidus on eastern main stem at 8 metres northwest facing. It is situated within striking distance of the public highway - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 287 (ash) - Moribund. Tree is in late-stage decline. It is situated within striking distance of the public highway - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 296 (ash) - Sparse crown with dieback in upper crown. It is situated within striking distance of the public highway - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 297 (ash) - Sparse crown with dieback in upper crown. It is situated within striking distance of the public highway - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 1443 (sycamore) - Moribund, striking distance of the road. Severe decline, with sooty bark disease ‘Cryptostroma corticale’ present - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 1445 (horse chestnut) - Resonance testing with a nylon sounding hammer indicates stem decay. Dieback in upper crown. Tree is within striking distance of the main driveway, but it has a limited public view - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 1446 (horse chestnut) - Resonance testing with a nylon sounding hammer indicates stem decay. Minor dieback in upper crown. Fungal fruiting body of silky rosegill ‘Volvariella bombycine’ on south buttress. Tree is within striking distance of the main driveway, but it has a limited public view - remove the tree and plant a replacement. Tag number 1447 (common lime) - Major crown dieback. Black stem bleeds from near ground up to 5 metres (all round stem). Suspected Armillaria spp, however, no fruiting bodies to confirm. Striking distance of driveway. No public view of the tree - remove the tree and plant a replacement.

Illston Grange, Burton Overy Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9EA