Sheds & Trees
Trees
Other than cultivated fruit trees on dwarf rooting stock (which limit growth to at
most 12 ft in height), trees are forbidden on allotment plots. Some wild
trees/bushes such as the Elderberry are very attractive to birds and produce
flowers and fruit which can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Plant cuttings in
hedgerows: they take easily. We have recently conducted a survey and have
written to all holders of plots where we saw non-fruit trees, asking them to
remove them. Trees usually occur as the result of self-seeding by wind, birds
or squirrels and it's best to remove seedlings as soon as they are seen. Where
they have been allowed to grow larger they may have to be dug out; or where
this is impractical, sawn down. In the latter case, coniferous trees can be left
as a stump which will not regenerate and will eventually rot away. Deciduous
trees, however, will send up strong shoots from a stump and must therefore be
killed by the injection of a suitable substance. Please contact your site rep for
assistance with the bigger trees.
Shed Maintenance
The plot holder is responsible for maintaining the shed. This includes minor repairs
and re-felting where necessary. The stores have proper shed roof felt (NB it's
different to roofing felt) in 5 m rolls- sufficient for the standard shed (cost around
£15.00), plus clout nails for £1.00 per bag .
If your shed needs painting, the stores also have large tins of wood preservative
(cost £5.50) which will be sufficient for a few years and shed brushes at £2 each.
Major damage occasioned by storms will be put right by our travelling shed
member at Association expense. But if you have been careless and not left the
door securely closed (opening doors are the biggest cause of damage by wind)
then you may have to bear the repair costs.
Please note that trees or bushes (if your shed is beside a
hedgerow) can lacerate roofs in high winds. We suggest a
clear area around the shed, and that you don't let ivy get
near the shed. Remember that the sheds are owned by
the Association, not by the plot holder, and in return for
using them during your tenancy you have to maintain
them so that they can be passed on in good repair to any
future plot holder.
Shed maintenance is vital.
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