The urban forest provides many social, economic and environmental benefits but is often in direct competition with the built urban environment. We appreciate the challenge of practising arboriculture in a rapidly expanding, complex urban environment and we offer a diverse range of arboricultural services to meet this challenge. Our services are all evidence based and aim to exceed industry best practices within project deadlines.
OUR SERVICES
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Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report
Determines the impact of a proposed development on trees that are subject to tree preservation policies in accordance with the Australian Standard 4970.
Arboricultural Reports
Aimed at resolving specific tree issues (e.g. declining health).
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Planning Consent Compliance Report
Provides compliance certification to tree related planning conditions. Consent Compliance Reports are often required for the Occupation Certificate.
Pruning Specifications
Provides a detailed pruning specification in accordance with Australian Standard 4373 for pruning works to be carried out by a Practising Arborist. Pruning specifications are often a requirement of tree preservation policies.
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Preliminary Arboricultural Report
Provide an overview of the quality and value of the trees on site and offer advice to aid the development & design process within the framework of the Australian Standard 4970.
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Tree Transplant Method Statements
Details arboricultural methods for use by the Transplanting Contractor to plan the transplanting process, specifically addressing factors that could influence the success and failure of the transplantation.
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Tree Supply and Installation Specifications
This specification sources tree stock in accordance with the Australian Standard AS2303 and details the works required by the Planting Contractor to ensure successful tree establishment.
Visual Tree Assessment Surveys
A Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) method (Mattheck & Breloer 2003) is used to determine the health and structural condition of a tree population. These surveys can identify potentially hazardous defects and identify trees with short Useful Life Expectancies (ULE) and aid planning decisions.
Internal Diagnostic Testing
IML Resistograph® drilling is used to measure the extent of decay within a tree or visible defect and calculate the t/R ratio (the ratio of sound wood to the radius). This information can be useful for determining hazards and the likelihood of future failure. A report summarising and interpreting the results with arboricultural recommendations is provided.