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East Sussex County Council, in partnership with Trees for Seaford, have been working to deliver tree planting throughout the town. The current proposals include a mix of removing old tree stumps, replacing existing and installing new tree pits. The locations have been determined by the site conditions. We have avoided overhead and underground services. We have also moved locations away from junctions and driveways.
Root guard will be used in every pit to prevent root damage to the surrounding footway.
26 tree pits are being established in Heathfield Road, six tree pits in Dean Road and five in Bramber Road have already been established. There is sufficient funding to extend the planting to Headland Avenue. Nine locations have been identified. These are mostly at the eastern end (towards Southdown Road junction) where the existing stumps are present (these will be removed as part of this works package).
Tree planting will follow on from the groundworks and will be carried out by a landscape contractor, starting in December.
There are no planned closures for these works. Barriers and signing will be placed at the works sites. Pedestrians may be directed to use the alternative footway at times.
We intend to start these works on, or shortly after 25 November 2024. The duration of the works is around 10 days dependent on weather and site conditions.
If you have any questions, that aren’t addressed in the information below, please get in touch with us via 0345 60 80 193.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What sort of trees will you plant and can I choose?
With the LATF East Sussex County Council have planted whitebeams, rowans, field maples and, in wider streets, disease resistant elms and limes. They won’t reach full size for 30 years or so, at which time the local authority will keep them pruned if necessary. Unfortunately, for logistical reasons we can’t offer you a choice of tree.
The species selected for this project are:
Acer campestre ‘Elegant’ A street tree variety of Field Maple.
Crateagus leavigata ‘Rosea Flore Pleno’ A street tree variety of Hawthorn.
Sorbus intermedia ‘Brouwers’ A street tree variety of whitebeam.
Ulmus ‘Lobel’ A disease resistant elm.
Tilia cordata ‘Rancho’ A street tree variety of Lime.
Who owns the trees?
The trees belong to East Sussex County Council and are their responsibility. We ask residents to act as ‘foster parents’, and to look after the trees and keep an eye on them. The trees will be maintained for 3 years by East Sussex County Council. Trees for Seaford will visit the trees regularly for our ‘TLC’ sessions to check on the trees and make sure they are doing well.
What do I have to do to look after my tree?
The most important thing is watering. Even though the trees will be watered for the first 3 years by a contractor they will need extra water during dry periods. Each tree needs about one or two buckets of water per week during dry weather in the spring and summer. You can also keep an eye on the tree and let us know if you have any concerns and we’ll come and check on it.
How do you make sure the trees are in the right place?
Things such as damage to pavements, obstruction to sight lines for drivers, overhead power lines and underground services are considered carefully.
What are the benefits of having trees in my road?
Not only are trees beautiful, but they bring huge benefits for wildlife and the climate. They will make your street cooler in summer and reduce the risk of flooding. By planting trees in your street you are giving a gift to future generations in Seaford.
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