Comments

Appendix A: Record of CLG, Independent Peer Review and Auckland Council Comments

A1. CLG Comments

An Aotea CLG meeting was held on the 19 November 2019 to discuss the Aotea main works and for the CLG to provide comments / feedback on the CEMP and sub-plans, including this TV DWP. No comments were received.

A2. Independent Peer Review Comments

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Preparation –prior to being dug out, the trees will need to be pruned and any remaining branches tied back to protect them during the relocation process. A trench will need to be dug around the root balls and outer roots trimmed as required. The trench will need to be deep and wide enough to allow the root balls to be undercut at a 45-degree to allow its extraction.

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Storage –the trees will need to be transferred to temporary planter boxes large enough to contain the root ball and support the tree during storage. The planter should be kept in a cool, shaded place and the roots kept moist until it can be replanted. Aged mulch and high fungal compost could also be added to benefit the plant

Replanting –once the relocation site has been identified, replanting will need to be undertaken within a similar window in which the tree is ‘dormant’. The replanting locations should be included in the replanting plans prepared as part the Urban Design DWP.

Depending on the location of utility lines, tree stumps shall either be dug out or ground in situ. A section for aftercare maintenance should be added.

“trees may need” “pruned and selected branches” The foliage may need to be sprayed with anti-transpiration prior to works. Dimensions of the rootball will be at the discretion of the arborist.

The trees are in a raised planter box, which is also likely to be removed.

Resolution

Preparation –prior to being dug out, the trees may need to be pruned and selected branches tied back to protect them during the relocation process, foliage may also need to be sprayed with anti-transpiration prior to works. A trench will need to be dug around the root balls, the dimensions of which will be at the discretion of the arborist, and outer roots trimmed as required. The trench will need to be deep and wide enough to allow the root balls to be undercut at a 45-degree to allow its extraction.

Storage –the trees will need to be transferred to temporary planter boxes large enough to contain the root ball and support the tree during storage. The planter should be kept in a cool, shaded place and the roots kept moist until it can be replanted. Aged mulch and high fungal compost will be added to the planter.

Replanting –once the relocation site has been identified, replanting will need to be undertaken within a similar window in which the tree is ‘dormant’. The replanting locations and aftercare maintenance should be included in the replanting plans prepared as part the Urban Design DWP.

• As the trees are within planters it will be investigated whether all the tree roots are contained within the planters, therefore, avoiding underground services.

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