Residents choose to replace copse in Elstree
| Almost 500 whips and trees are being planted in Elstree, to replace diseased trees felled in a residential area. Residents were asked to have their say on the replanting after a large copse of diseased ash and elm trees in Elstree Hill South and Coates Lane was removed. Of the three options given – a woodland copse, grassland or orchard – the overwhelming majority of people wanted the copse replanted. The copse will provide a rich habitat for wildlife as well as provide better screening for residents as it grows. There will be 17 different species of native trees and shrubs, of varying sizes, to provide a denser copse in the longer term. Since the diseased trees were removed, the council has cleared substantial hidden fly tipping and litter picked the area. Over the coming months the ground will be prepared, which will include grinding out and removing old stumps, soil preparation and improvement, ready for 90 trees and 400 whips to be planted later in the year. If you want to find out more about the planting survey at Elstree Hill South/Coates Lane or how to work with us, please visit our Working With Residents page or go to our consultation hub on the carousel. |