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The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens

Management Plan

2015 – 2020

Green Spaces Team London Borough of Hillingdon

Green Flag Award Winner since 2005

Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens Management Plan 2015 - 2020 ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents

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1. Introducing Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens 3

2. Site Summary 4

2.1 Map 1 - Key Features of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens 7

2.2 Map 2 - Aerial Photograph of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens 8

2.3 Map 3 – Location of Townfield in London Borough of Hillingdon 9

2.4 Map 4 - Entrance Points for Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens 10

3. History 11

4. Ecology 12

5. Recreational Facilities 13

6 Present Use 13

7. Management Arrangements 13

8. Vision for Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens 14

9. Site Aims and Objectives 15

10. Management Actions and Maintenance Plan 25

11. Appendices

Appendix 1 – Introduction to the London Borough of Hillingdon 30

Appendix 2 - Team Structure 32

Appendix 3 –Contract Specification for Special Sites 33

Appendix 4 – Site Grounds Maintenance Standards 41

Appendix 5 – Site Tree Survey 45

Appendix 6 – Site Marketing Analysis and Plan 54

Appendix 7 - Management Actions and Maintenance Plan updates

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1. Introduction to Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is one of the most attractive gardens in the London Borough of Hillingdon, containing a number of horticultural features including shrub beds; ornamental bedding; herbaceous plants; ponds and mature trees.

The Gardens are very popular amongst residents and visitors alike as a tranquil oasis in the busy urban area that is the south of the borough.

Although only 1.5 hectares in size, the Gardens contain a wealth of different species of trees and shrubs of interest to casual visitor and specialist gardener alike, and used to have botanical garden status. It is hoped this status can be regained in the future


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2. Site Summary

Details

Site Name Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens

Address (Main Entrance) Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex

Postcode UB3 2RJ

Grid Reference 509483, 181288

Ownership London Borough of Hillingdon

Name of Lead Officer Neil O' Connor

Lead Officer’s contact details Postal: Green Spaces Team

Civic Centre 4W/08

High St, Uxbridge

Middlesex, UB8 1UW

Phone: 01895 250029

Email: no'[email protected]

PPG17 designation Local park or open space

London Parks typology designation Small Local park with special horticultural interest

Access points Main Entrance:

Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex

Other Entrances:

Via Beck Theatre See map p10

Via Grange Fields see map p10

Access – Public Transport The 427, 607,H98, U7 and N207 all use the Uxbridge Road. Alight at the traffic lights at the junction of Uxbridge Road and Grange Road which is 200 metres from the Gardens.

Key features

Key habitats Will be assessed in Ecological Survey

Historic features None

Horticultural features Mature trees

Rose beds

Shrub beds

Pond

Rockery

Herbaceous borders


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Bulb planting

Bog garden

Woodland walk and gardens

Seasonal bedding displays

Sporting features None

Other recreational / leisure facilities Sculptures

Description: Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is situated near the Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex. The Gardens incorporates a variety of attractive features including:

lawned areas traditional rose beds

Shrub beds

Pond

Rockery

Herbaceous borders

Bulb planting

Bog garden

Woodland walk and gardens

Seasonal bedding displays A footpath network which allows access for all.

Access: The Gardens have 4 entrances for the public. 1. The main entrance is situated at the southern end of the site in Wood End and gives access

into the main part of the gardens. 2. This entrance is situated on the northern side of the gardens and is in front of the Alfred

Beck Theatre and takes you across the Theatre lawn and lake before you can access the Gardens and gives access into the main part of the gardens.

3. This entrance is situated on the northern side of the site and is situated to the rear of the

Theatre and gives access to the extension part of the gardens. 4. This entrance is situated on the south side of the site and gives access to the extension

part of the Gardens. To get to the gate you have to follow the public footpath from Wood End, which passes between the Gardens and the cricket ground. You will find the gate to the gardens on your left or via the new footpath in St Mary’s Field (Grassy Meadows) which links to Church Walk and the Uxbridge Road / Church Road junction.


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Location: Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens are located in the western-most London borough, the London Borough of Hillingdon, in the ward of Townfield. The location of each of these features is shown in Map 1 page 7 (Key Features of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens) and are easily identifiable on an aerial photograph of the site, Map 2 page 8 (Aerial Photograph of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens).

Autumn colour in the Woodland garden


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2.1 Map 1. Key Features of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens


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2.2 Map 2. Aerial Photograph of Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens


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2.3 Map 3. Location of Townfield in Hillingdon


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2.4 Map 4.Entrance Points for Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens


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3. History: The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens was, at one time, a private residence with a large ornamental garden surrounding the house. A walled vegetable and fruit garden was attached to the gardens on the west side of the site. In the early part of the 1900s the house and grounds became a private nursing home. When the home closed the house and grounds were given to Hayes & Harlington Urban District Council, which in turn became part of the London Borough of Hillingdon in 1965. The site was used as the headquarters of the Parks Department until 1960 when the building was condemned as unsafe. The building was demolished in 1961, (see picture on page 16) and the site was developed into the Hayes Botanic Gardens. The walled vegetable and fruit garden became the Council’s tree and shrub nursery although it was lost to the site in 1975 as part of a road improvement scheme. The gardens have developed over the years and contain a vast range of trees and shrubs, herbaceous bedding, perennial bulbs and other features, which provide colour and interest in all seasons of the year. In 1989 an extension was added to the Gardens which included a bog garden and ditch with extensive planting of spring bulbs in the lawn. In 1993 the garden was renamed the Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens in memory of the late Mr Leddy who had held the post as Assistant Director of Parks and had done much to raise the standard of the Gardens.

The late Norman Leddy, Assistant Director of Parks


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4. Ecology: Fauna: Although no formal fauna survey has been conducted at Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, the following species are commonly seen in the local area: A Fauna survey would be of benefit and is in the project plan on p 27

Avifauna Great Spotted Woodpecker House Sparrow Green Woodpecker Hedge Sparrow Song Thrush Black Bird Mistle Thrush Robin Starlings Blue Tit Carrion Crow Great Tit Wood Pigeon Long-tail Tit Feral Pigeon Collared Dove Jays Magpies Wren Gold Finch Gold Crest Green Finch Pied Wagtail Siskin Fieldfare Redwing Rose Ring-necked parakeets Sparrowhawk Mammals Fox Rats Hedgehog Mice Insects Comma Speckled wood Orange tip Red admiral Skipper Brimstone Other Insects

Marbled White Tortoiseshell Peacock Meadow Brown Small white Large White Dragon flies

Amphibians Frogs Common Newt Toads Flora: A tree survey was undertaken at Norman Leddy memorial gardens in 2006. This is appended as Appendix 5.


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5. Recreational Facilities: The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is designated as one of the Borough’s Gardens of excellence. It has been laid out as a formal garden and contains a wide range of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bulbs, providing colour and interest throughout the year. The peaceful and tranquil nature of this site has made it a popular location for the planting of commemorative trees and shrubs. The site has recently been selected to form part of the Equitable Access Trails, which are walks for disabled people. The infrastructure of these gardens allows circular and linear walks for people with disabilities. 6. Present Use: The site sees regular use by local residents for informal recreation, as a quiet place to walk sit and read, enjoying the peaceful/relaxed atmosphere that these gardens provide. The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens are used on occasion for wedding photographs. The necessary local arrangements are made to ensure that the site is open at the appropriate time over the weekends. We welcome further bookings.

7. Management Arrangements: Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is managed by the London Borough of Hillingdon’s Green Spaces Team. Grounds maintenance is carried out by the borough’s horticultural maintenance team (from January 2013, this function came back “in-house” after many years of using contractors). Work is also done by the council’s team of Park Officers. Work is monitored by the council’s Green Spaces Area, which is overseen by the Area Manager.

Yew tree sculpture


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8. Vision for Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens Our vision for Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is

“To provide a well-maintained facility for passive and active recreation that is accessible to all and appreciated by visitors.”

We seek to continue to enhance the horticultural appeal of the Gardens in ways that are appealing to the public and ensure that the site is easily accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

The pleasant surroundings in the Gardens offer enjoyment to visitors.


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9. Site Aims and Objectives Main Aims

1. Create and maintain a welcoming site 2. Ensure the site is healthy, safe and secure 3. Ensure the site is clean and well maintained 4. Ensure sustainable management of resources 5. Appropriate management of conservation and heritage features 6. Encourage community involvement 7. Ensure effective marketing of the facility 8. Implement effective management strategies

9.1. Create and maintain a welcoming site There are four entrances to the gardens, two of which are well known and in use.

The site has a variety of features to offer visitors. The presence of the gardening staff and signage also add to the welcoming feeling of the site. Work has been carried out on the entranceways and boundaries. Improvements include a newly replanted herbaceous border. A number of benches around the gardens provide resting points.

In order to be welcoming, the Gardening staff must cater for a wide range of peoples’ needs. Seasonal beds provide a beautiful setting inside the main entrance and

the surrounding footpath network improves accessibility. There are well-maintained trees and shrubs, lawns and rose beds which can be admired for their variety and are home to the park’s wildlife. A sculpture carved from an old yew tree help in creating a welcoming and well-maintained feel to the park.

Objectives

1. Secure and standardise all access points, where applicable. 2. Maintain all boundary walls and fences as necessary. 3. Maintain footpaths as necessary. 4. Install and maintain new interpretive signage. 5. Maintenance and provision of site furniture where appropriate.


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9.2. Ensure the site is healthy, safe and secure

The park provides opportunities for passive and active recreation, for example the Healthy Walks scheme. People may also use the site as part of a walking, and jogging. All accesses and path networks are DDA compliant.

9.2.2. Safe and Secure Generally this site is not heavily vandalised and anti social behaviour does not affect the park, as it did in the past. The LBH park byelaws apply to the site and are enforced by the Parks Officer team or Council Enforcement Team when necessary. The presence of staff increases the security of the site. However, there are still incidences of anti-social behaviour, graffiti and littering, etc, as can be expected in an urban site. LBH staff are reviewed through annual PADA (performance and development appraisal) ensuring staff are developing and are happy increases the likelihood that the site will be made welcoming by them. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), the LBH is responsible for ensuring, so far as practical, the health and safety of employees, contractors and visitors whilst conducting all involved activities. As such, it is important to LBH and all staff and contractors are aware of their respective obligations. Details can be found from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or on LBH web pages. This includes a link to the guidelines for reporting incidents and RIDDOR, the HSE incident reporting scheme. Risk assessment policy states the procedures necessary to comply with the Act. However, in the future, it would be beneficial to brief a group of user groups or their chairpersons so that all users were aware of risks/issues, affecting health and safety, which could arise. 9.2.3. Park Officer Team The site rarely suffers from severe vandalism but low-level anti-social behaviour occurs from time to time. This generally includes graffiti, litter and broken glass caused by smashed bottles. The council’s Park Officers fall under the umbrella of the council’s Green Spaces Team, which manages the park. The Park Officers provide a park-keeping facility and enhance the security of the site and its visitors. The Team carries out daily checks so that any defects, such as graffiti,

The footpath network allows easy access for all


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are dealt with quickly. In many cases the Park Officers will deal with urgent problems (such as broken glass) there and then. The Park Officers’ role includes:

Undertaking regular visits to the site and reporting as necessary

Basic maintenance of park equipment and facilities

Non-specialist horticultural work and litter picking

Regular inspection of playgrounds

Identifying acts of vandalism and submitting reports.

Investigating and gathering information on accidents etc.

Responding quickly and effectively to public complaints.

More serious anti-social behaviour is rare but may need to be addressed by other agencies such as the police or the council’s Enforcement Team. The Enforcement Team is responsible for dealing with a range of issues including noise, dog fouling, motor bikes, horse riding and fly tipping. Although this team is not on the premises on a regular basis, they are able to respond quickly to any reports that require their attention. Objectives

1. Maintain presence of gardener on site 2. Undertake regular cleaning regime to remove litter. 3. Continue to implement Health and Safety policies. 4. Ensure residents who use the park are aware of the relevant bylaws. 5. Continue to encourage residents to value the park

9.3. Ensure the site is clean and well maintained The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens is a popular site. The park is maintained by the grounds maintenance team, with additional input from other staff. The general duties include turf maintenance, hedge maintenance, bedding displays, tree management, litter management, shrub and tree planting, hoeing and weeding, and minor repairs to the infrastructure of the park, to name but a few. All of these works are carried out inline with the detailed specification for sites of special interest.

Left: Woodland Garden in spring


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Although the present arrangements mean that The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens are kept clean, tidy and presentable, further improvements can be made. The improvements will be centred around areas, which do not currently look as well maintained as the rest of the gardens, in areas such as the wooded walk.

The gardens have a number of litterbins, sited within the grounds, which assist in maintaining the area in a clean condition. The litterbins are emptied on a daily basis in line with the specification for Sites of Special Interest.

The Norman Leddy Gardens are a dog-free site with the exceptions of guide or help dogs.

Objectives 1. Strive to improve current maintenance arrangements. 2. Enhance maintenance regimes where practical. 3. Carry through a programme of improvements. 4. Ensure gardener is retained on site.

9.4. Ensure sustainable management of resources The London Borough of Hillingdon recognise and are aware of the need to minimise adverse impact on the environment, and agree with the principles of waste minimisation as defined in Local Agenda 21. LBH, therefore, actively pursues ways of delivering sustainable development and ensuring environmental sustainability is a vital part of this. The Council has signed up to the peat charter, and discourages the use of peat-based products in its horticultural work. In specific reference to Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, maintenance agreements discourage the use of pesticides and herbicides on the site, a stance that has environmental and financial benefits. Therefore, other methods of pest control are utilised, and, where possible, non-herbicidal weed control is carried out. Where it is absolutely necessary, the contractor will use non-residual herbicide applications (e.g. glyphosate), to reduce environmental impact. Also, where they are used, herbicides are applied as spot treatment rather than blanket sprayed, and all operatives are trained and certified for that particular operation.

All green waste created is recycled off-site. This ensures waste minimisation. Tree trimmings are also recycled by the borough’s term tree maintenance contractor. All new plantings are being devised to limit the need for watering and our contractor is looking at ways to minimise the use of carbon fuels.

It is most important that we are seen to ‘practice what we preach’ and maintain high standards of sustainable management that demonstrate our awareness of environmental, conservation and resource issues. We therefore seek actively to research and promote new initiatives in the field of sustainable resource management.


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The London Borough of Hillingdon has recently (Dec 2008) released a draft Climate Strategy for consultation. This can be found at: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/media/pdf/j/j/Climate_change_consultation_complete.pdf This was formally adopted in April 2009 and its policies are being embedded in site management processes. Objectives

1. Continue to promote waste minimisation. 2. Plan long-term management for all features of the

park. 3. Ensure efficient use of resources. 4. Develop and promote resource conservation and

sustainable development. 5. Continue to minimise the application of pesticides. 6. Where possible encourage the use of physical / cultural forms of weed control. 7. Continue to recycle and re-use organic matter as mulches, soil ameliorants, and for other

uses 9.5. Appropriate management of conservation and heritage features The Norman Leddy Memorial Garden has a fascinating collection of exotic trees and shrubs. These include hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea') and New-Zealand tree ferns (Dicksonia sp.), and there is an ancient hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree.

The formal horticultural character of the gardens is an important aspect of the site. There are many horticultural features within the park, which will be enhanced over successive years by careful planning and maintenance. Such improvements will consist of removal of older exhausted species and self-sown, rogue sycamore seedlings, and replacement with newly planted, diverse and attractive species. It will also be necessary to undertake an assessment of the trees on site and produce an ongoing schedule of works to maintain them in optimum condition.

Certain areas important for wildlife conservation exist in the Gardens including the bog and ditch, bed ponds, garden pond, shrubs and woodland areas. The ponds are important for amphibians and insect larvae, and there have been reports of the rare Small Red-eyed Damselfly in a pond in the surrounding open space of St Mary’s’ Wood End, of which the Gardens are a part. The information on the finding of this species is given in Appendix I. There is the possibility of colonisation of one of the Gardens’ ponds; the area is important for wildlife conservation. Seasonal ditches probably also support interesting invertebrates.


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Insects provide food for birds and bats. There is a variety of shelter for birds, and coots nest by an artificial pond alongside gipsywort (Lycopus europaeus) and brooklime (Veronica beccabunga). There are also areas with a different cutting regime in that they are not cut until late summer. This allows flowering plants to set seed and grow which, in turn, provides habitat for native species including small mammals. Objectives

1. Maintain the pond, bog garden and natural woodland area for nature conservation. 2. Produce a schedule for tree works 3. Conserve landscape features and improve as necessary. 4. Conserve existing walls and boundaries. 5. Help implement the Borough’s biodiversity action plan through appropriate work in the

gardens, involving local schools where possible.

Wood End House c1961. The railings exist in situ to this day.


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9.6. Encourage community involvement By carrying through improvements in the park, the council will continue to raise the aspirations of local people and this will generate interest. Events that might take place also increase the involvement of the local community. Events taking place such as the “Healthy Walks” get the community interested in the site and help market it. http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/8625/Walking-for-health

Objectives

1. Encourage the continued involvement of resident’s groups 2. Improve joint working with local voluntary groups. 3. Further promotion of the site to schools, youth and community groups.

Members of the local community enjoying a “Healthy Walk” around the Gardens

http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/8625/Walking-for-health


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9.7. Ensure effective marketing of the facility

In order that the local community and the general park users are aware of what is going on in the gardens, it is essential that a supply of information is available throughout the year. This information will be presented in a variety of different ways through leaflets, notice boards and also on the council’s web site. Information will seek to encourage understanding and awareness of the gardens itself and the wider remit of the Council.

A general LBH parks leaflet exists which features the Gardens (see image). This provides people with information on getting there, facilities and activities as well as the general nature, history and setting of the park. The park also features on the council’s web pages in the map of parks and on various other independent web pages including the Inventory of Smaller Parks (London Gardens Trust http://www.londongardenstrust.org/features/miscellany2006.htm). It is also well marketed through the presence of the experienced and knowledgeable site staff.

The Gardens are promoted in an LBH Green Spaces booklet

http://www.londongardenstrust.org/features/miscellany2006.htm


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Norman Leddy Memorial gardens is listed on the Hillingdon Borough Website.

http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/14249/Local-parks

The site can then be looked up on the map of green spaces provided by LBH so that people can find their way there.

http://lbhillingdon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=b2191bb0fcda43b7a34d3aa994775c7c

The site’s management plan will also be made available online through the council’s web pages, making it more accessible to all, and therefore a more useful document.

In order to ensure that the local community and the general users are aware of what is going on at the gardens, it is essential that a supply of information is available throughout the year. This information will be presented in a variety of different ways and will seek to encourage understanding and awareness of the gardens itself and the wider remit of the Council. LBH has decided not to produce site-specific leaflets. A general Green Spaces booklet is available. A marketing plan is being developed for all sites and will be available when required if requested.

Sign boards placed at entrances to the site should further enhance marketing, and any LBH staff on site are provided with a uniform identifying them as staff, making them available for the public to approach and query about any aspect of the Park. Objectives

1. Preparation of interpretative materials for the Open Space. 2. Encourage the continued involvement of resident’s groups

http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/14249/Local-parks




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9.8. Implement effective management strategies

The London Borough of Hillingdon recognises and agrees with the principles of waste minimisation as defined in Local Agenda 21 and actively pursues ways of delivering sustainable development. The council has signed up to the peat charter, and discourages the use of peat-based products in its horticultural work. Composting and use of this site-created compost is an integral part of the management of the gardens.

In specific reference to The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, maintenance arrangements encourage the minimal use of pesticides, and where pesticide use is absolutely necessary, the chemicals used will be of a non-residual nature. The herbicides generally used by the London Borough of Hillingdon are derivatives of Glyphosate, a herbicide, which is inactivated on contact with soil, and consequently reduces environmental impact. Where herbicides are used, they are applied as spot treatment, rather than blanket sprayed, and all operatives are trained and certified for that particular operation. Other examples of the Council actively pursuing the aspiration of agenda 21’s commitment to waste minimisation on site.

It is most important that we are seen to ‘practice what we preach’ and maintain high standards of sustainable management that demonstrate our awareness of environmental, conservation and resource issues. We therefore seek to actively research and promote new initiatives in the field of sustainable resource management. The site has been owned and managed by the London Borough of Hillingdon since 1965. However, until relatively recently, the upkeep and management of the site was not well organised, due to a lack of funding for parks. Now, the LBH Green Spaces Team is responsible for this and all other borough green spaces as outlined in the Site Summary. The Green Spaces staff structure (in Appendix 2) outlines how this works and how management is kept effective; the Green Spaces Area Officer, together with the South Team Area Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the park, while the Council’s term contractor carries out most maintenance works. The management operations outlined in the following pages outline the effective management plan in place for the site and, through them, we will carry out the effective management of the site.

Finally, the Green Flag assessment process will also ensure further enhancement, as it is a means for review of the management and will be used to encourage new thinking and to guide dynamic and adaptable management, as well as attracting publicity and interest.

Objectives 1. Continue to minimise the application of pesticides. 2. Where possible encourage the use of physical/cultural forms of weed control. 3. Continue to recycle and re-use organic matter as mulches, soil ameliorants, and for other

uses. 4. Carry out regular reviews of all management operations and projects. 5. Identify potential sources of appropriate funding.


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10. Management Actions and Maintenance Plan The following pages contain a brief project outline for each of the projects. These provide not only a description of the project, but the also the rationale behind it, when the works are likely to be carried out, by whom, and how much it is likely to cost. As this management plan is a working document this is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all projects. New projects may be added as required and are subject to change.

Project:

Update Tree Survey

Summary: To update the tree survey to survey all the trees on the site, identifying which species are present and in what life stages the numbers of trees are at

Rationale: To identify any new trees needing work and plan ahead with tree works. To identify any trees no longer on site.

Constraints: Very limited officer time

Who will do it?

Tree Management Officer

Budget Estimate:

Within existing resources

Status Awaiting action by the Tree Officer

Project: Grounds Maintenance Review

Summary: To comprehensively review the grounds maintenance on site

Rationale: To ensure the best possible grounds maintenance regime is implemented

Constraints: Limited officer time

Who will do it?

Green Spaces Officer and Grounds Maintenance Manager

Budget Estimate:

Within existing resources

Status Ongoing


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Project: Mulch beds and borders

Summary: The beds and borders need a top dressing of mulch

Rationale: The beds and borders could do with a top dressing of mulch to make them look nicer and improve the soil and act as weed suppressant.

Constraints: Nil

Who will do it?

Grounds maintenance

Budget Estimate:

£500

Status In process

Project: Replace bins

Summary: There needs to be more bins on site with existing ones that are damaged being replaced. This is both litter bins and dog waste bins.

Rationale: Some of the bins are damaged, others covered in graffiti. That and with the extra benches we are planning to install means we need to replace or install more bins

Constraints: Nil

Who will do it?

Park Officers

Budget Estimate:

£200

In process


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Project: Replant flora

Summary: Plant new trees shrubs and plants in areas where needed

Rationale: Over the years trees, shrubs and plants have died or been removed and these gaps need to be filled

Constraints: Budget

Who will do it?

Green spaces staff/ Council contractors

Budget Estimate:

£600

Status Yet to be confirmed


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10.1 Regular Maintenance Plan In addition to the regular maintenance of the site, as outlined in the Site Grounds Maintenance standards (see Appendix 4), the following actions shall be undertaken on an ongoing basis:

Undertake regular cleaning regime to remove litter

Continue to implement Health and Safety Policies

Ensure that park users are aware of relevant bylaws

Continue to encourage park users to value the park

Enhance maintenance regimes where practical

Encourage the involvement of the Friends of and Resident’s Association.

Continue to promote waste minimisation on sites

Continue to minimise the application of pesticides

Where possible encourage the use of cultural forms of weed control

Continue to recycle and re-use organic matter generated on site for soil-ameliorants, mulches, etc

Develop and promote resource conservation and sustainable development

Produce a phased and costed schedule for tree works

Conserve existing walls and boundaries

Carry out regular reviews of all management operations and projects

Identify new sources of funding and secure.


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11.Appendices


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Appendix 1 Introduction to the London Borough of Hillingdon Description Hillingdon is situated on the western edge of Greater London (see Map A) and is the second largest London borough, covering a total area of about 42 square miles. The Borough is just 14 miles from central London and bounded by the counties of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Surrey and the London Boroughs of Hounslow, Ealing and Harrow. Hillingdon is home to Heathrow, the world's busiest airport that caters for more than 60 million passengers a year. The Borough has eight leisure centres and 2 pools, 17 libraries, two theatres and over 170 green spaces including Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and Lido. Map A. Location of London Borough of Hillingdon

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/maps/london_map.htm


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History The London Borough of Hillingdon was one of the 32 London Boroughs created by the London Government Act 1963. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Uxbridge and the Urban Districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip/Northwood and Yiewsley and West Drayton. The new borough came into existence on April 1, 1965 when the new council started work. As well as taking on the work of the four previous district authorities the council became responsible for local services such as education, libraries and the children's services. These had previously been run by the Middlesex County Council, which ceased to exist on April 1 1965. Hillingdon's purpose-built Civic Centre opened its doors to the public in 1977. The council specified the use of traditional materials such as bricks and tiles while the sloping roofs were designed by the architects to reflect the style found in many of the borough's homes. Workforce The council employs approximately 3,359 staff. People Hillingdon has a population of 273,936 according to the 2011 Census. There is a growing proportion of young people, particularly of school age children. Around 39.4% of the borough's residents are from ethnic minority groups (mainly Indian, Pakistani, other Asian and Black Caribbean). Leisure Hillingdon is rich in wildlife and wildlife habitat including waterways, lakes, meadows and nature reserves. Ruislip Woods have been designated London's first National Nature Reserve, while nearby Ruislip Lido boasts 40 acres of water. The borough also offers a host of sporting activities, including six sports centers, many with newly refurbished gyms and four exceptional 18-hole golf courses, including a championship standard course at Stockley Park. The arts and entertainment thrive, with The Beck professional theatre in Hayes, the Compass Theatre, Ickenham, and various other venues. There is major new shopping centre, The Chimes in Uxbridge.


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Appendix 2 Team Structure The Planning, Environment and Consumer Protection Group of the London Borough of Hillingdon has the responsibility for the Environmental Development and sustainability of Hillingdon’s Green Spaces. Amongst the other responsibilities it provides events and promotes outdoor activities in the Borough’s Parks and Other Green Spaces. The Green Spaces Team oversees the management and development of all public green spaces within the London Borough of Hillingdon, which also includes parks, allotments, playing fields, woodlands and other green spaces.


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Appendix 3 Contract Specification for Special Sites NB: Those items marked with an asterisk are not in active use at Norman Leddy Memorial

Gardens. General

Ornamental lawns will be cut with a pedestrian operated, boxed mower during the period March to November to the height specified for P & OS Ornamental Lawns. Arisings from this operation may be composted as unless they have been subject to herbicide application within the previous four weeks and only with the permission of the Authorised Officer. Other than that, all arisings shall be removed to the Contractor’s tip.

The site shall maintain a neat and tidy appearance, ornamental grassed areas abutting

paths, channels, etc by use of tools as approved by the Authorised Officer, on a weekly basis during the cutting season.

During the winter period, these edges shall be cut back on an annual basis by use of

appropriate edging tools, as approved, to an edging board. Fallen leaves will be cleared on a weekly basis between November and February and

depending on type, and with the agreement of the Authorised Officer, these may be stacked within the site to create leaf mould for future use.

All ornamental lawn areas shall be scarified on one occasion per year in September or as

instructed by the Authorised Officer. All arisings from the above operations shall be cleared and removed from site

We shall make two applications of granular fertiliser to all lawn areas. One

Spring/Summer in May and one Autumn/Winter in September. The type and rate shall be determined by the Authorised Officer.

* A broad spectrum selective herbicide shall be applied on two occasions as directed by the Authorised Officer, to all lawn areas. This will usually consist of one application in late spring/early summer and another in early autumn. Low infestations of weeds in lawns can be dealt with by cultural methods or spot treatments in order to reduce the use of chemicals.

The Authorised Officer may suspend indefinitely weed killing operations to certain lawn areas as a result of local conditions. This applies at Norman Leddy Gardens.

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* The Contractor may be required, when instructed by the Authorised Officer, to apply a

suitably approved non-mercurial based product to control the invasion of moss to ornamental areas. This product may be liquid or powder based and, in the case of the latter, this could also be included within an approved fertiliser.

All products shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and may,

if required by the Authorised Officer, also be included within a long term programme of cultural operations.

Note: During periods of dry weather and when directed by the Authorised Officer, the

Contractor shall be required to water the ornamental lawn areas. The method of application shall be approved by the Authorised Officer.

Annual Beds Annual beds shall be maintained to the same standard as in the Planting and

Maintenance of Seasonal Bedding Specification with the exception of the composting of arisings under certain circumstances.

Shrub Beds On the first routine maintenance visit each year during February or March, beds will be

forked over taking care not to disturb the shrub roots and avoiding excessive treading of the bed surface. Weeds shall be removed by hand or fork as required. All arisings, litter and other debris shall be removed from site to the tip unless suitable for composting.

Following forking over, a top dressing shall be applied as approved by the Authorised

Officer. The compound fertiliser shall be in the ratio of N7:P7:K7 or alternative, as instructed by the Authorised Officer, to be applied by hand at the rate of 57g per square metre. The fertiliser shall be lightly hoed into the bed surface.

All beds should be weed free by hoeing them over a fortnightly basis between April and October each year, taking care not to disturb shrub roots and avoiding excessive treading, in order to relieve areas of compaction.

All arisings, litter, etc shall be removed from site unless suitable for composting. At the

Norman Leddy Gardens, arisings are composted on site. During the grass growing season, the edges of the beds which abut the planted beds

shall be trimmed with tools as approved by the Authorised Officer on a weekly basis. Arisings shall be collected and composted. The bed edge shall be reformed annually in November with appropriate edging tools as approved by the Authorised Officer. Care shall be taken to maintain the shape and size of the bed during this operation. Arisings shall be collected and removed from site.

Shrubs will be pruned as detailed in the Shrub and Shrub Bed Maintenance

Specification. During each November, beds shall be raked clean, at the same time as clearing out the

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required for that period of the year shall be undertaken at the same time. Finally, the bed shall be forked over to an average depth of 75mm, taking care when working close to the base of small trees and shrubs not to disturb or damage their root system. Also, avoiding excessive treading of the soil surface, remove all weeds and arisings from this operation to the Contractor’s tip or, if appropriate, a recognised compost heap. This operation should only be undertaken when the weather and soil conditions are suitable.

During dry periods, staff shall irrigate all beds to a depth of 30cm. The method used

shall be with the agreement of the Authorised Officer. Rose Beds On the first routine maintenance visit each year during February or March, the beds shall

be forked over taking care not to disturb the rose roots and avoiding excessive treading of the bed surface. Weeds shall be removed by hand or fork as required. All arisings, litter and other debris shall be removed from site.

Following forking over, the Contractor shall apply a top dressing as approved by the

Authorised Officer. The compound fertiliser shall be in the ration of N7:P7:K7 or alternative, as instructed by the Authorised Officer, to be applied by hand at the rate of 57g per square metre. The fertiliser shall be lightly hoed into the bed surface.

Beds shall be maintained weed free by hoeing them over on a fortnightly basis between

April and October each year, taking care not to disturb rose roots and avoiding excessive treading in order to relieve areas of compaction. All arisings, litter, etc shall be removed from site to the Contractor’s tip or, if suitable, to the compost heap.

During the grass-growing season, the edges of the beds, which abut the planted beds,

shall be trimmed with tools as approved by the Authorised Officer on a weekly basis. Arisings shall be collected and removed from site.

The bed edge shall be reformed annually in November with appropriate edging tools, as approved by the Authorised Officer. Care shall be taken to maintain the shape and size of the bed during this operation. Arisings shall be collected and removed from site.

General pruning, sucker removal and dead heading of roses shall be carried out as

detailed in the Rose and Rose Bed Maintenance Specification. In addition, the shrub roses shall be pruned during February or March each year by pruning back by half all shoots, which have flowered.

Shoots which are over three years old or very weak shall be pruned out immediately after

flowering. All prunings shall be cleared up and removed from site to the tip. Dead heading and sucker removal of all roses shall take place on a fortnightly basis. * Approved pesticide/fungicide shall be applied to all rose plants. If deemed necessary by

the authorised Officer. During dry periods, irrigation shall be applied beds to a depth of 30cm. The method used

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The maintenance of such borders shall be to general specification with the exception of

the following frequency changes and operations:- (a) hoeing frequency which shall be undertaken at two weekly intervals from March to

September inclusive; (b) trimmed grass edges on a weekly basis. March to October inclusive; and (c) every fourth year as directed by the Authorised Officer, staff shall divide and replant

all herbaceous areas in accordance with the appropriate cultural operations. Water Features (a) Clearance of Weed and Algae On one occasion per week during June to September each year, all blanket weed

and algae shall be removed by a method approved by the Authorised Officer. Care shall be taken during this operation not to damage or remove the foliage or flowers of any aquatic plants in situ. Any such damage shall be replaced.

(b) Clearance of Marginal Plant Growth

Marginal reeds shall cut back and removed or other plants as instructed by the

Authorised Officer. This will generally be carried out between the months of October and December.

(c) Litter Clearance Any debris, i.e. cans, paper, etc. Are to be cleared from the surface of all

watercourses, ponds, etc, including any lodged in surrounding reed or plant growth.

(d) Major Pond Clearance On one occasion during the 6 year contract period in September to October, as

directed by the Authorised Officer, staff shall undertake a major cleaning of all ponds, pools and other water features. This shall usually entail the draining or pumping of all or most of the water from the feature.

During emptying operations, care will be taken to ensure that wildlife is retained for future inclusion in the feature. Holding tanks containing pond water must be available for the storage of fish, frogs, toads, spawn, tadpoles, newts and floating or submerged pond plants.

Once emptied to the satisfaction of the Authorised Officer, all previously

submerged debris, rubbish and accumulated excess silt shall be cleared, taking care not to damage the base of the pond or any plants in situ.

Staff may be instructed to cut back and/or remove at the time the pond is empty

any previously submerged aquatic plants, etc or to reform or rebuild water lily or marginal plant bays or containers.

All arisings from the operations a, b, c and d shall be removed to the tip or

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Staff shall exercise extreme caution whilst working on the base or sides of any

water features and, in particular, those whose construction includes clay puddling, plastic liners, bentonite membranes or similar. Any damage to such items or other remedial works and repairs shall be undertaken at the Contractor’s own expense.

When the pond area is cleared to the satisfaction of the Authorised Officer, the

pond shall be refilled to the previous level. (e) Water Levels Staff shall ensure that the water level to all pools, ponds, etc is maintained at the

correct level at all times, particularly during dry weather. During topping up operations, the Contractor shall also ensure that no overfilling takes place that would unduly waste water.

Hedge and Hedgerows All hedges and hedgerows shall be maintained as per General Specification with the

exception of the following frequency changes. Time and Frequency of Pruning of Hedges The timing of pruning operations shall be determined by the type of hedge plant

material:-

* Cupressocyparis (Leylandii Conifer). Pruned three occasions per year evenly spaced between May and August.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, pruning should be avoided during bird nesting season,

usually between May and June. Rock and Alpine Gardens In February or March each year, staff shall lightly hoe to a depth not exceeding 25mm

the larger, non-planted areas of these features taking care not to disturb bulbs or plant roots and avoiding excessive treading of the soil surface. All arisings, litter and other debris shall be picked up and removed from site.

Thereafter, on a fortnightly basis between April and October, staff shall, with the use of a

hand fork or other approved tool, lightly work all areas of the rockery, removing all weeds and litter, taking care not to disturb plant roots, and again, avoid excessive treading.

In April, any scree areas shall be redressed with the appropriate material to the required

depth for the species of plant, ensuring that this is contained within the bounds of the scree area.

All alpines and herbaceous plants shall be trimmed annually after flowering.

During the grass growing season, edges of grass which abut the rockery shall be trimmed on a weekly basis with tools as approved by the Authorised Officer.


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These grass edges shall be reformed annually in November, maintaining the shape of the rockery and using approved tools. All arisings shall be cleared up and removed from site.

General Climbing Plants The general climbing plants shall be maintained to a neat and tidy appearance. Ivy shall be trimmed to remove loose, unattached shoots during September. Virginia creeper shall be trimmed to remove loose, unattached shoots during the period

of October to November, after leaf fall.

During April, the staff shall prune back to within 12” of the facia boards, windows and doors, all climbing plants growing up the walls of buildings, etc.

Staff shall tie-in Clematis’ new growth to the framework throughout the growing season.

General pruning shall be carried out in accordance with one of the following:- Clematis alpina and varieties - which flower April to May; C. armandii - flowering end March to mid-April; C.calcyina - flowering in January to February; C.macropetala - flowering in May; C.montana - flowering during April to May; C.wilsonii - flowering in June and July; are all pruned after flowering by cutting all side branches hard back, almost to their base

and above a node. Clematis florida and patens cultivars - which mostly flower May to June, some in June to

July; ‘The President’ - which flowers June, July and October; C.lanuginosa and its many varieties which flower May to August; require the minimum of pruning, by training out the main branches to prevent them

becoming entwined. As soon as they have finished flowering, cut all old flowers off above a pair of strong buds.

Clematis jackmanii and C.viticella and its varieties - which for the most partly flower July

to October shall, during February or early March each year be cut back close to the base of the previous year’s growth immediately above a leaf joint.

Clematis flammula, C.tangutica, C.taxensis and other miscellaneous species shall be hard pruned annually in February, only as directed by the Authorised Officer.

Woody Wall Shrubs

Shrubs such as Prunus, Chaenomeles, Garrya, Forsythia, Ceanothus, Fig, Vitis, Cytisus and Chimonanthus shall be trained by tying-in all new growth to the wall on a monthly basis and trimming unattached growth.

Pergola Shrubs

Staff shall tie in new Wisteria growth during June, August and October. New Laburnum

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Spurs on mature wood shall be formed as instructed by the Authorised Officer. Composting and Compost Heaps

The carrying out of this will be restricted to the following guidelines and conditions, i.e.:- (a) only organic material as a result of grounds maintenance operations within the

specified site(s) shall be composted; (b) no perennial weed, diseased and pest infested material or grass cuttings

subjected to herbicide application within the previous four weeks, shall be introduced to the heap;

(c) no woody material that would prove difficult to decompose within a 12 month period;

(d) leaves, as a result of autumn leaf clearance, shall be composted separately and kept apart from the previously mentioned compost heap. Using only medium and small leaves of a non-coarse nature and excluding leaves such as Horse Chestnut, Holly, etc which prove difficult to decompose;

(e) compost heaps shall be turned on four occasions within a 12 month period and ideally should be at least one year old before being used;

(f) composted leaves (leaf mould) should be turned on two occasions each year and should be at least 18 months old before being used;

(g) the decision in the use of previously composted material within the site shall be that of the Authorised Officer; and

(h) other than for agreed composting purposes, all other arisings shall be removed to the Contractor’s tip.

Drives, Paths and Walkways A paths, drives and walkways shall be maintained in the condition for which they were

designed and their intended use. This will vary because of their location and construction and the amount of use they are subjected to.

(a) General (Sweeping and Litter Collection) All drives, paths and walkways irrespective of their location, construction and use

shall be swept and/or cleared of litter, surface debris, etc to the standard required within the terms of the Environmental Protection Act Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse.

(b) Herbicide Application All drives, paths and walkways shall be maintained in a weed free condition for the

duration of the contract. Staff shall ensure that whilst using herbicides on these features, every consideration is given to adjacent horticultural areas such as ornamental lawns, rock and alpine gardens, bog gardens, pools and waterways, etc

The Authorised Officer shall be informed of any intended herbicide use before

application and may restrict or prevent its use if, in their considered opinion, the operation would not be in the best interests of the horticultural maintenance of the site.

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These will generally be found in wild or woodland gardens and shall be raked to a level and uniform appearance on fortnightly occasions throughout the year. Every second year, staff shall apply further bark mulch or woodchips to paths at the rate of 1 cubic metre per 40m² and rake out to a uniform level.

(d) Hoggin or Scalping Paths These shall be raked on one occasion per week, removing any loose stones to the

tip. Any serious deterioration in the path, i.e.: excessive looseness and stone removal shall be reported to the Authorised Officer who may restrict or stop the removal of loose stone and instruct to refurbish the path, i.e.: top with new binding material and roll with a vibrating roller.

Litter Bins (Emptying) Council staff shall empty all litter bins at a frequency whereby such bins do not overflow

onto surrounding areas or the contents as such become a hazard to health, i.e. rotting food, etc.

All arisings as a result of litter clearance shall be removed to the Contractor’s tip.

Maintenance of Furniture (a) Cleaning Staff shall routinely maintain all bins and benches within the specific sites to the

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Appendix 4 Site Grounds Maintenance Standards Summary of Annual Frequencies Maintenance of Grassed Areas Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual

Freq. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Grass Cutting

16 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Litter picking prior to grass cutting

16 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Leaf Clearance

3 1 1 1

Trim grass edging to hard standing and around obstacles

16 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Trim grass edging to walls, fence lines

16 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Reform grass edging to all beds

1 1

Trim grass edging to all beds

As reqd.

Shrub Bed Maintenance Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual


Weed and litter removal

8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hoeing of beds not previously mulched

8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1


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Pruning of shrubs

1 1

Removal of reversion growth to shrubs

As reqd.

Tree Maintenance Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual


Stake maintenance and removal to newly planted trees

1

Weaning of 5-10 year old trees away from stakes

1

Removal of suckers and epicormic shoots to all trees, but excluding Lime trees

1

Removal of suckers and epicormic shoots to Lime trees

2 1 1

Rose and Rose Bed Maintenance Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual


Weed and litter removal

16 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Top dressing

1 1

Hoeing of beds not previously mulched

15 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1


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Topping up and levelling to previously mulched beds

16 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Reduction pruning of roses (Autumn pruning)

1 1

Formative pruning of roses (Winter pruning)

1 1

Replacement staking and tying of all full or half standard roses

1 1

Replacement of rose plants

1/10

Hedge and Hedgerow Maintenance Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual


Pruning of hedge

1 1

Removal of weeds, litter, rubbish and debris from base of hedge

1 1

Miscellaneous Works Monthly Frequency* Operation Annual


Clearance of all fence lines

1 1

Dog bin emptying

52 Once weekly for whole year


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Rubbish bin emptying

104 Twice weekly for whole year

Litter picking and collection

As reqd.

* Note – exact timing may vary according to local conditions Frequencies are for guidance only and are subject to change seasonally and according to site.


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Appendix 5 Site Tree Survey Tree Survey 2006 – Norman Leddy Gardens, Hayes. Introduction A tree survey was undertaken at Norman Leddy Gardens during January 2006. The survey was undertaken by Colin Chambers (Tree Officer LBH) Methodology The survey was conducted with reference to BS 7370: Part 1: 1991 with additional information and works scheduling. The position of each tree is marked and numbered on a map of Norman Leddy Gardens The following data has been collected: Species (English) Diameter at 1.5m (DBH, 1-6, banded in 20cm units) Height (metres) Crown spread (metres) Life (see notes) Work Required Urgency (U – urgent, 1/2/3 - undertake within 1/2/3 years) Cost Comments


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Life The purpose of ‘Life’ is with the application of a single number, to be able to indicate how far a tree is through its life in any given location. The assessment will cut across species, size, location, and condition; will ultimately give a projection of tree cover for a given site for the present, looking ahead to the medium term and help with management priorities. For example – 15 year old tree established tree, with good form and health, in the middle of a park would attract a ‘2’ – ‘vigorous, not effecting its surroundings, liable to make a mature tree’. However take exactly the same tree that has seeded itself in next to an old wall in a conservation area, would attract a ‘5’ – ‘having an adverse effect on its surroundings, retain only in the short term’. It is a reasonable expectation that ‘Life 3’ will make up the main body of tree cover in any given area. Young and semi mature trees at ‘Life 1 & 2’ are the future ‘3s’ while ‘Life 4 & 5’ are towards the other end of their lives with moderate to severe problems identified. Using the 1- 6 scoring method the entire tree cover of an area can be assessed. 1 – Young tree Under ten years old, not established, still vulnerable 2 – Semi- mature tree Should go on to make a mature tree, has no visible defects or conditions Not being affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused Not affecting or ever likely to, any structures, surfaces or services Is a good choice for the site, long term retention 3 – Semi mature or mature tree Has minor structural defects, non serious condition, has reached maturity or, Being slightly affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or, Beginning to slightly affect either structures, surfaces or services Is good choice for the site, medium to long term retention 4 - Semi mature or mature tree Has moderate structural defect or notable condition or Being moderately affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or Beginning to moderately affect either structures, surfaces or services Is only a fair choice for the site, short to medium term retention


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5 - Semi mature or mature tree Has serious structural defect or condition or Being seriously affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or Beginning to seriously affecting either structures, surfaces or services Is poor choice for the site, short term retention 6 – Semi mature or mature tree Dead or Collapse foreseeable Remove without delay Results Norman Leddy Gardens has by far, the greatest variety of trees anywhere in the Borough. As a result of the extension and many commemorative trees the collection consists of many unusual varieties. The high number of young trees concentrated into this area has resulted in some large groups with lists rather than individual details about each tree. When compared with the ideal model, the analysis shows a less than expected number of mature trees and a much higher than expected number of ‘Life 2’ With certainty, tree cover in this park is assured into the medium and long term. The problem if anything deciding if trees can be removed to allow for future crown development. This survey has identified some areas that require attention, a future survey using GPS technology (currently being developed) will be helpful to pin point individual trees and identify cultivars and varieties.


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# Species DBH Height Spread Life Work Urgency Cost Comments

1 Corsican Pine 1 8 3 2

2 Corsican Pine 1 8 3 3 Remove rival leader

3 33.7

3 Sierra Redwood 3 12 4 2

4 Sierra Redwood 3 12 4 2

5 Bhutan Pine 3 13 8 2

6 Cider Gum 2 15 2 2

7 Common Ash 2 14 4 2

8 Native Cherry 2 10 4 4 lean

9 English Oak 2 12 8 2

10 Japanese Cedar 2 4 2 2

11 Variegated Incense Cedar

1 2 0.5 1

12 Leopold's Sycamore 1 5 3 2

13 Purple Maple 1 4 1 2

14 Snow Gum 4 20 10 4


16 Korean Fir 1 5 3 2

17 Snake Bark Maple 2 6 6 5 F & G 1 146.02 Honey fungus

18 Ornamental Cherry 1 4 3 3

19 Variegated Holly 3 8 4 3

20 Monkey Puzzle 4 16 8 3

21 Weeping Willow 4 16 16 3 CR 50% 1 320.12

22 Fern leaf Beech 2 5 5 3

23 Pyramidal Hornbeam 3 14 9 4 CR 30% 2 190.95

24 Lawson Cypress 3 9 3 3

25 Holm Oak 5 18 12 3 DW & CT 15%

2 353.81

26 Yew 5 6 6 5

May be subject to sculpturing when dead

27 Magnolia 1 5 3 2

28 Cypress 2 6 4 3

29 Young's Weeping Birch

2 5 5 3

30 Yew 4 12 10 4

31 Blue Atlas Cedar 2 14 7 2

32 Chusan Palm 2 4 2 2

33 Ornamental Apple 2 9 8 4

34 Ornamental Sycamore

1 5 2 4

35 Copper Beech 1 7 2 2 Remove rival

3 33.7


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leader

36 Cabbage Palm 9 x 1 4 3 2

37 Yew 6 16 12 4

38 Ornamental Pear 1 5 5 2

39 Bull Bay 2 7 4 2

40 Dawn Redwood 5 20 8 2

41 Acacia 4 14 8 4


43 Paulownia 2 6 2 4

44 Horse Chestnut 3 14 6 4

45 Ash 2 16 4 2

46 Pea Tree 2 4 8 4

47 Beech 2 12 3 2


49 Snow Gum 3 18 12 3

50 Tree of Heaven 2 10 6 2

51 Leyland Cypress 2 12 4 2

52 Hornbeam 5 18 16 5 Pollard 1 438.05 fungus at 4m


54 Himalayan Birch 3 14 7 3

55 Winter Cherry 3 7 7 3

56 Norway Maple 1 6 3 4

57 Monterey Cypress 3 10 3 5 Fell 2 185.33 40% dieback

58 Tree of Heaven 3 8 7 3

59 Schmit Cherry 3 10 5 3

60 Acacia 2 5 3 4


62 Common Alder 1 8 2 4


64 Fastigiate Grey Poplar

3 18 8 3

65 Sugar Maple 2 15 5 3

66 Acacia 3 9 5 3

67 Whitebeam 2 10 4 2

68 Yew 3 10 8 4 Ivy


70 June Berry 4 x 1 6 6 3

71 June Berry 1 4 4 4

72 Ash 4 18 12 4 Pollard 2 320.12

73 Snow Gum 2 10 4 4 F 3 lean

74 Cornelian Cherry 2 4 6 3

75 Cypress 2 8 3 4 F 3 crowded

76 Holly 3 x 1 5 3 3

77 Holly 6 x 1 5 3 3

78 Holly 7 x 1 5 3 3

79 Sycamore 4 19 8 3


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80 Cypress 4 x 1 9 4 5

81 Cypress 4 x 1 6 3 3

82 Acacia 1 2 1 1

83 Ornamental Cherry 1 4 2 2

84 Whitebeam 2 5 3 2


86 Butan Pine 3 16 8 4

87 Himalayan Birch 3 15 12 4

88 Corsican Pine 2 7 3 4

89 Ornamental Apple 1 4 2 2

90 Golden Locust 1 3 1 1


92 Indian Cedar 2 10 5 2

93 Cedar (standing dead)

3 7 1 6 Supports vine

94 Judas Tree 3 x 2 6 6 4

95 Japanese Maple 1 2 4 4

96 Japanese Maple 1 2 4 4

97 Swamp Cypress 4 6 6 4 lost top

98 Sierra Redwood 6 20 8 3 regrown top

99 Paperbark Maple 1 4 2 6 F & G 1 83.94

100 Lawson Cypress 2 6 2 3

101 Persian Ironwood 15 x 1 6 8 3

102 Magnolia 1 2 1 3

103 Magnolia 2 x 1 4 8 3

104 Scots Pine 2 6 2 3

105 Native Cherry (double white)

4 16 8 3

106 Pagoda Tree 3 14 12 3

107 Corkscrew Willow 2 9 6 3

108 Hiba 3 x 1 5 4 2

109 Chusan Palm 2 4 2 1

110 Tibetan Cherry 2 5 4 3

111 Sweet Gum 3 10 6 4 CR 30% 1 190.95 lost leader

112 Canary Is. Palm 1 2 2 2

113 Magnolia 2 7 5 4

114 Tulip Tree 4 17 12 3

115 Larch 2 14 3 2

G1 Field Maple 1 4 2 2

G1 Hawthorn 1 x 12 6 4 3 multi-stem

G1 Holly 7 x 1 6 4 3

G1 Yew 1 5 3 3

G2 See list below 10 3 2 2



G5 Holly 3 x 2 6 3 3

G5 Hawthorn 7 x 2 6 3 3


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G6 See list below 6 3 3

G7 See list below

G8 Cypress 8 x 2 10 3 3

G8 Yew 2 x 3 6 6 3

G8 Ornamental Apple 1 4 3 4

G9 Yew 1 4 1 2

G9 Cypress 2 x 2 12 3 3

G9 Variegated Holly 2 x 2 8 4 4

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Turkish Hazel, Dawn Redwood, Common Lime (4), Pillar Apple, Indian Horse Chestnut (2), Sweet Chestnut (3), Cockspur Thorn (2), Sweet Gum (3), Sierra Redwood, Ornamental Cherry (9), Honey Locust, Cappodocicum Maple (2), Japanese Maple, Tulip Tree, Southern Beech, Maidenhair Tree, Monkey Puzzle, Ornamental Pear, Bhutan Pine, Variegated Poplar, Golden Indian Bean, Chinese Rowan, Japanese Cedar 'Christina', Rowan (2), Holly, Golden Acacia, Tupelo Tree.

G4 Serbian Spruce, Walnut, Yew, Elderberry (10), Laburnum (3), Ornamental Cherry (3), Southern Beech, Ornamental Apple, Maidenhair Tree, Hawthorn (17), Blue Atlas Cedar, Chusan Palm, Japanese Cedar (2), Japanese Cedar 'Elegant' (2), Native cherry, Rowan, Holly

G6 Horse Chestnut, White Mulberry (3), Hawthorn, Sugar Maple, Brewer's Spruce (2), Turkish Hazel (2), Dawn Redwood, Pillar Apple, Satura Tree, Laburnum, Flowering Ash, Capodocicum Maple, Keaki, Caucasian Wingnut, Copper Beech, Box Elder, Sweet Gum (3), Ornamental Cherry (3), Monkey Puzzle, Tupelo Tree.

G7 Elderberry (3), Hawthorn (5), Oak (3), Laburnum (3), Dawn Redwood, Winter Cherry (3), Noble Fir.


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Appendix 6


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Site Marketing Analysis and Plan Ward residents’ profile (based on results of 2011 Census) Gender:

Males 7,172 Households: 4756 Females 6,934 Total: 14,019

Age:

0 – 4 8.4% Households with dependant children: 41.4% 5 – 15 14.8% 16 – 24 14.5% 25 – 59 48.8% 60- 74 8.8% 75 + 4.7%

Ethnic Group:

White 37.1% Mixed 3.8% Asian / Asian British 41.3% Black / Black British 13.8% Arab or other Ethnic group 3.9%

Health of people:

Very good/Good 81.8% People with a limiting lifetime illness 15.4%: Fairly Good 12.3% Very bad/Bad 5.8%

Analysis The ward profile of residents indicates that 4.7% of residents are over 75 and 15.4% of people had a life term limiting illness. Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens therefore has an important role as a place for quiet enjoyment and gentle exercise. Seats need to be easy to use by people with disabilities and a DDA compliant design is important. Equally, 37.7% of residents are 25 or under and 41.4% of households have dependent children. We do not discourage the younger generations from visiting the gardens; however, they tend to visit Barra Hall Park which is situated across the road from The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens where more active forms of recreation are available. 37.1% of residents living in the ward describe their ethnic group as white. 41.3% are Asian/Asian British with a smaller percentage of people describing themselves as Black/Black British, Chinese or from another ethnic group. It is therefore important to ensure that all ethnic groups are made to feel welcome and included in actions relating to The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens. Marketing Segmentation The key market segments for The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens appear to be:


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a. Immediate neighbours b. People living within walking distance of the sites. c. People living in the ward with limiting lifetime illnesses. d. People living in the ward/further away from the site who have an existing/ potential

interest in local natural history and heritage. e. People who use the Uxbridge Road A4020 by car/bus/lorry.

Marketing methods to help enhance appreciation and appropriate use of The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens.

Regular liaison with interested parties re issues affecting The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens.

Use of welcoming informative interpretation boards at key points on the site to promote

the special ness of the site to regular and occasional users.

Develop contact with residents over the age of 65 to promote The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens and ensure feedback can be obtained from potentially less mobile users.

Promote Green Flag standards to users and neighbours to help raise the profile and

understanding of The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens.

Encourage articles to be written and published about The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens – Green Spaces web page, Hillingdon People, other publications, as opportunities arise.

Ensure that the borough’s Green Spaces leaflet is kept up to date and available to the

public at libraries and on the Green Spaces web page.

Encourage local schools to do projects relating to The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens to aid understanding and appreciation and awareness locally.

A survey of users will be carried out annually to compare the profile of users with that of

ward residents and to learn more about users’ interests and expectations of The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens. This information will feed into discussions with the interested parties and the management plan reviewing process.


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Marketing Evidence Healthy Walks The site is featured in ‘Healthy Hillingdon’ guided walks that take place throughout the year. There is a Healthy Walks leaflet (see pictures) available from LBH or online at


These get the community interested in the site and help market it.

Information on these walks and any other events is also updated onto the “Whats on” on the site’s official Green Flag page.



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Appendix 7 - Management Actions and Maintenance Plan updates

Project: Mulch beds and borders

Summary: The beds and borders need a top dressing of mulch

Rationale: The beds and borders could do with a top dressing of mulch to make them look nicer and improve the soil and act as weed suppressant.

Constraints: Nil

Who will do it?

Grounds maintenance

Budget Estimate:

£500

Status To be carried out yearly

Project: Replant flora

Summary: Plant new trees shrubs and plants in areas where needed

Rationale: Over the years trees, shrubs and plants have died or been removed and these gaps need to be filled

Constraints: Budget

Who will do it?

Green spaces staff/ Council contractors

Budget Estimate:

£600

Status Some planting has been carried out. This will be on going throughout the growing seasons

Documents

The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens Management Plan 2015 – …€¦ · 7. Ensure effective marketing of the facility 8. Implement effective management strategies 9.1. Create and maintain