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If there are trees within the site you intending on developing, it is almost certain you will require an Arboricultural Impact Assessment for the proposed development. This report will provide you, and the consent authority with critical information on the existing trees within you site, Council nature strip and potentially the neighbouring properties. This type of report is generally accompanied with a Tree Protection Plan to ensure the longevity of unimpacted trees within your site and surrounding areas.

 

Tree Reports NSW Tree Consultants have extensive experience in the private sector as well as extensive knowledge of the requirements of Local Governments. Arboricultural Impact Assessment Reports and Tree Protection Plans for proposed developments will take into account all activities and stages of the development that have the potential to impact the trees within your site.

 

Tree Reports NSW Tree Consultants will report on facts and will provide recommendations in an aim to satisfy both our clients and Local Governments. 

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Tree Protection / Tree Protections Plans

A Tree Protection Plan is exactly that! The protection of trees that have been conditioned for retention.

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A Tree Protection Plan is required to assist with the design, planning and implementation of proposed works. This plan is to outline tree protection requirements for trees that may be affected by the proposed works. This report will provide the following information for trees likely to be affected.

 

•             Tree details and plans

•             Protection during earthworks and construction

•             Restricted activities

•             Tree protection fencing

•             Tree protection signage

•             Trunk and branch protection

•             Program for tree protection

•             Project Arborist monitoring

•             Project hold points

•             Post construction

 

As part of your Conditions of Consent, the Consent Authority may require you engage a Project Arborist.

 

Examples of Project Arborist Monitoring

The Consent Authority may require you to undertake.

•             All tree related matters must be discussed with the project arborist

•             The builder / site manager is responsible to inform the project arborist of any issues during works

•             The project arborist MUST supervise all work within any Tree Protection Zone and Structural Root Zone.

•             The project arborist must maintain a monthly log including site visits, notes, and photographs

•             The project arborist must provide feedback to the owner / builder / notes and site manager / council.

•             All tree related matters must be discussed with the project arborist

•             Any pruning required must be in accordance with AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees, Standards Australia and completed by a level 3 qualified arborist or higher.

•             Tree Protection Plan & Specifications must be onsite prior to works

•             Project arborist must oversee tree retention

•             Project arborist must inspect Tree Protection Fencing including adequate signage

•             The builder / site manager is responsible to inform the project arborist of any issues during works

•             Project arborist must inspect trees and roots if significant roots over 50mm are found during excavation, or as directed by the consent authority

 

Tree Reports NSW Consulting arborists can provide you with the requested documents you will need for your required tree protection.