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24
Mar
Request submitted to fell 12 trees in Ripley
A tree felling order has been submitted to replace 12 non-native trees in Ripley.
Ripley estate owner Sir Thomas Ingilby has applied to North Yorkshire Council to remove 12 Leylandii trees on the estate and replace them with native species.
The trees are in a private garden behind Ripley Village Store. They are not visible from the street but can be seen from the upper floors of surrounding buildings.
They would be replaced by native species. A crab apple, a wild cherry and a rowan, all of which have pollination benefits and provide fruit for birds, have been proposed.
Leylandii, or Leyland Cypress, are fast-growing coniferous trees native to North America.
Sir Thomas referred to this in planning documents to the council, which said:
Leylandii are renowned for their fast growth rate and the large heights that they can achieve, if not properly maintained. They are also susceptible to certain diseases such as cypress canker and root rot, especially if in poorly drained soil. They also have a shallow root system which means that they can be susceptible to wind throw.
The Stray Ferret spoke to Sir Thomas about the request. He said:
There’s a safety risk because they get so high. There’re overhead wires above them, which could be dangerous or cause problems to people’s landlines.
They’re also very dense hedges. This prevents the growth of other plants below them. They’re not great for wildlife.
The council will make a decision on the application at a later date.
Ripley estate, including the 14th century castle, is currently on the market for £21 million.
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