Tree Condition & Risk Assessment
We provide honest, risk-tolerant advice for tree management - on any scale. As we do not offer tree surgery works, our advice is impartial.
Our job, your responsibility
The Occupiers Liability Act 1984 requires tree owners to ensure their trees are in a safe and stable condition, including the effects of root activity.
01 - Industry best Practice
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Our tree safety and hazard assessments based on industry standards of the Arboricultural Association, Department of Communities and Local Government, industry literature, QTRA.
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We formalised methodology based on Visual Tree Assessment Method (Mattheck & Breloer 1994).
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Our reports provide clear, concise evaluation of risks with recommendations for mitigation of tree hazards.
03 - From the ground up
Full visual inspections assess:
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Species, height, canopy spread
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Growth habit
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Tree work recommendations
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Identify pests or diseases
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Environmental e.g. weather, soil, recent changes to site etc.
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Risk probability and tree work timescales
02 - Bespoke
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We will discuss your reason for needing a survey and recommend a suitable approach.
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We draw on 15 years experience in the industry, suitable qualifications, and specific training in Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA).
04 - Further surveys
Depending on the needs and desires of the client, further surveys may be recommended:
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Internal decay detection
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Soil, root samples
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Pull-tests
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Soil excavations
Good to know...
Our surveys and assessments are based on industry British Standards, the Arboricultural Association, Department of Communities and Local Government, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment, industry literature and All Silvas formalised methodology.
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The findings of the surveys and assessment are backed by £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity and £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance