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Tree selection It can be challenging to select the most suitable tree for your site conditions. Sometimes the tree you desire is not suitable and will perform poorly. There can…

How are trees classified as ‘significant’? Trees in Tasmania may be considered significant for a variety of reasons. They may be particularly old and provide links to the past, have…

Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) Most types of hazards that can occur in a tree can be detected from external visual assessments. A visual tree assessment (VTA) is a recognised and…

What is ground protection? Ground protection is a means to prevent compaction within Tree Protection Zones (TPZ). It usually consists of a physical barrier made from solid boards or equivalent…

What is tree tagging? ‘Tagging’ a tree means attaching a physical tag onto the tree that clearly displays its identifying number. The identifying number should correspond with all arboricultural reports…

Management Plan Tree Inventory Tree Assessments Risk Assessments Tree Selection What is an arboricultural risk assessment? An arboricultural risk assessment is an assessment on a tree to determine the risk…

Management Plan Tree Inventory Tree Assessments Risk Assessment Tree Selection A tree health assessment is a process of evaluating the overall condition of a tree. It involves assessing all aspects…

Tree protection regulations can greatly vary between local municipalities throughout Tasmania, however, there are several overarching protection laws that aim to protect trees throughout the state. Let's take a closer…

The Importance of Trained and Experienced Arboriculturists in Providing Arboriculture Reports for your Development Application The importance of educated and experienced arboriculturists in providing reports for development applications cannot be…

Pre-Purchase Inspection Preliminary Assessments Impact Assessment  Protection Plan Compliance Certificate The value of a Pre-Purchase Inspection If a developer is buying a property without any buildings and intends to build…

Well-managed trees are an asset to your school Trees play a vital role in creating a peaceful and attractive environment for schools. However, as trees grow and age, they can…

Pre-Purchase Inspection Preliminary Assessments Impact Assessment  Protection Plan Compliance Certificate A Tree Protection Plan (TPP) is an individual comprehensive report (or part of an arboricultural impact assessment) that provides specific…

Pre-Purchase Inspection Preliminary Assessments Impact Assessment  Protection Plan Compliance Certificate Approved development applications usually have conditions attached to them. One of the conditions will likely be to provide proof of…

Pre-Purchase Inspection Preliminary Assessments Impact Assessment  Protection Plan Compliance Certificate A preliminary arboriculture assessment is a report generated by a qualified consulting arborist. Through collecting quantitative and qualitative information on…