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Client Mrs C. Duncan Drawing Information Purpose of Issue Conversion of former bakery building to industrial, storage and office units, Ramsey Bakery Site, Station Road, Ramsey Drawing Title Contract LANDSCAPE DETAILS PLANNING 13 Drawn by Drawing number Rev Scales @ A1 . Date 23 West Quay Ramsey Isle of Man IM8 1DL Tel: 01624 813219 / 814178 Fax: 01624 816436 [email protected] www.penkethmillar.co.uk General notes
Manx native trees and shrubs for gardens
Our gardens are often home to a variety of beautiful, exotic species, and although some of these can be good for wildlife, why not think about planting with native trees and shrubs, or other well-established species?
SPECIES WHERE TO USE TREE (T) SHRUB (S) Alder Alnus glutinosa Large garden (wet ground) T Aspen Poplar tremula Very large garden (good in wet ground) T Birch Downy Betula pubescens Garden T Birch Silver Betula pendula Garden T Blackthorn Prunus spinosa* Recommended for hedge creation though can be grown in gardens (spiky) S Broom Cytisus scoparius Garden & hedge creation S Crab Apple Malus sylvestris Garden & hedge creation T Elder Sambucus nigra Garden & hedge creation S Hawthorn Crateagus monogyna Garden & hedge creation (spiky) S Hazel Corylus avellana Garden & hedge creation S Holly Ilex aquifolium Garden & hedge creation (spiky) S Juniper Juniperus communis Garden T/S Oak, Sessile Quercus petrea Large garden & standards in hedgerows T Oak, Hybrid Quercus x rosacea Large garden & standards in hedgerows T Rose, burnet Rosa pimpinellifolia Garden & hedge creation S Rose, dog Rosa canina Garden & hedge creation (spiky) S Rose, Sherard’s downy Rosa sherardii Garden & hedge creation (spiky) S Rowan Sorbus aucuparia Garden & hedge creation T/S Scots pine Pinus sylvestris Large garden T Spindle Euonymus europaeus Garden & hedge creation (drier sites) S Willow, Eared Salix aurita Garden (wet ground) T/S Willow, Goat Salix caprea spp. caprea Garden (wet ground) T/S Willow, Grey Salix cinerea Garden (wet ground) T/S Willow, purple Salix purpurea Garden (wet ground) T/S
*These Prunus species will readily ‘sucker’ and spread so be careful where you plant them and be prepared to keep on top of their management.
NOTE: Ash and Wych Elm, though native, are not included on this list due to diseases. Planting of these species is not advised. Importation of ash on to the Island is not permitted. Importation of elm is only allowed with a plant passport and is not recommended.
Why plant native? · Native plants are adapted to live in our climate, landscape and soils; · They support our local ecology; native wildlife, particularly insects, are adapted to live on and with these plants, and depend on them for survival; · There is much less risk of introducing invasive non-native species that could spread into the wild and threaten our native habitats and species; · Planting with native species helps us preserve our natural heritage and Island aesthetic.
Other well-established trees and shrubs for Isle of Man gardens
(Trees known to be native to similar areas of the British Isles and now have an established place in the local ecology and other non-invasive fruiting trees that are valuable for wildlife)
TREE SPECIES WHERE TO USE TREE (T) SHRUB (S) Beech Fagus silvatica Large garden & standards in hedgerows T Cherry, Bird Prunus padus Garden & hedge creation T Cherry, Wild Prunus avium Garden & hedge creation T Field Maple Acer campestre Garden & hedge creation T Guelder rose Viburnum opulus Garden & hedge creation S Hornbeam Carpinus betulus Garden & hedge creation T Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum Garden & hedge supplement S Lime, Broad Leaved Tilia platyphyllos Large garden T Lime, Small Leaved Tilia cordata Large garden T Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa Large garden T Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Large garden T Whitebeam Sorbus aria Garden T Wild Pear Pyrus communis Garden T Wild Plum/Bullace Prunus domestica subsp. insititia* Garden and hedge creation T Yew Taxus baccata Garden T *These Prunus species will readily ‘sucker’ and spread so be careful where you plant and be prepared to keep on top of their management.
Other tips · Try to use Manx stock where possible. Check with Isle of Man plant nurseries to see if local stock is available; · Pick the right trees and shrubs for the right place. Some trees like wet ground, some trees like acid soils, some trees grow to be very big. Make sure you do some research and match trees and shrubs to the site. E.g. don’t plant big trees too close to houses where they can grow to be overshadowing and don’t plant wet-loving trees on dry sites; · The best time to plant trees and shrubs is in the dormant season (between autumn and spring); · Some of these plants are toxic - do your research if planting in gardens with children; · Look after your trees - once trees are planted they may need management to keep them keep healthy and allow them to thrive; · Once established, give hedges a prune in early spring (before March) if needed and avoid cutting them in nesting bird season (March - August inclusive); · Avoid using chemicals as these can be deadly to a variety of wildlife;
For more information please contact the DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team - [email protected] 01624 651577 N Ground Floor Plan 1:100 TREE PLANTING: 4No medium sized, (5-10m at maturity), trees to be planted in the positions indicated "1 - 4". All to be planted as 3 year old saplings to improve chances of tree establishment. Native tree selection to be taken from the list attached to the right and reference is to be made to Planning Circular 1/93 Landscape Guidance Notes. Prior to the planting of the trees the applicant is to obtain further advice with regards to the suitable tree species and final location, so that the future root systems of the proposed trees do not affect the structural stability of the proposed dwelling. EXISTING TREES: All existing trees to remain in place. HEDGE PLANTING: Native hedge to be planted alongside the proposed Motorcycle Parking Spaces located to the East boundary of the site. Native hedge selection to be taken from the list attached to the right and reference is to be made to Planning Circular 1/93 Landscape Guidance Notes. NOTES: 1.Trees & hedges are to be planted and maintained until established in accordance with BS8545:2014 "Trees from Nursery to Independence in the Landscape". 2. Stock protection is to be implemented until the trees & hedges have become established. 3. All planting, seeding or turfing to be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or occupation of the units, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from completion of the proposed development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Whilst the island suffers from some climatic restrictions to plant establishment (strong, salt laden winds and heavy rainfall), together with generally poor acidic soils, once established, plant growth rates are excellent and, given protection, even tender plants will survive and thrive. The key to success is to utilise those plants which can be seen growing throughout the island as “key” species which will offer interest in their own right as well as long term protection for less hardy plants grown in their shelter. As general guidance native/indigenous plants should be used for larger scale structure planting with more ornamental species utilised in garden or formal settings. The indicative plant species listed are generally adaptable to conditions on the island. Local knowledge and observation of plants growing in the vicinity will extend the list to ensure variety and diversity. Initial impact from planting schemes can be achieved by specifying whips and shrubs within 600-1200 mm height range and increased planting densities of 2-4 per square metre, depending on location. Increased densities afford increased mutual protection to plants on exposed sites increasing survival and growth rates. On very exposed sites protective windbreak fencing must be considered and maintained throughout the establishment period. Though ground preparation is also essential before planting, and weed growth should be checked throughout the establishment period. Follow planting instructions and do not allow plants to dry out or plant in water logged ground or in frosty weather.
Always ensure that plants are hardy, i.e. adapted to local conditions, and preferably buy local stock. 1 2 3 4 This drawing has been prepared for the discharge of Condition of Approval No 5 of P.A. No- 24/00304/B.
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