1. Two Ash (numbered 1 on the park plan on page 1 of the supporting material and shown in photograph on page 2) trees are showing symptoms of ash dieback disease. The trees are in a park accessible to the public and are growing close to a footpath, they have been inspected by a qualified arborist (https://www.jenksgroup.co.uk/) who has recommended that they are unstable and should be removed. The trees will be replaced with native crab apple or wild pear trees depending on availability. 2. A crack willow (numbered 2 on the park plan and shown on page 3 of the supporting information) is leaning at an extreme angle over the leat, the footpath and the gardens of the Pegasus Retirement Homes. We would like to remove the willow close to the ground and treat such that it does not grow back. The willow is grown around closely by young yew trees that will grow into the space and so no replacement planting is planned. 3. Two areas of hazel coppices (numbered 3 and 4 on the park plan on page 1 of the supporting material) need to be cut as part of the ongoing management of these traditionally coppiced trees. The work will be done over 2 years to reduce the impact on the appearance of the park. No stems will be cut that are above approx 10cm in diameter. The cut poles will be used as traditional woven fencing in the park. 4. Two goat willows (numbered 5 and 6 on the park plan and shown on page 4 of the supporting information) do not seem to be in good health having multiple dead limbs. These will be cut through at between 2 and 3 metres height to create a pollarded monolith. This will remove the danger of dead limbs dropping and it is hoped that it will stimulate new growth. 5. A sycamore (numbered 7 on the park plan and shown on page 5 of the supporting information) is contacting some power lines. We will contact the electricity supplier to deal with the issue and this may require the removal of a branch. 6. Two trees (numbered 7 and 8 on the park plan and shown on page 6 of the supporting information) have broken limbs These will be removed to prevent them falling on anyone.

Betjeman Millenium Park, 53 Mill Street, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9AB