Tree inspection survey method any good?

[eco-tom]

Hi

I am working for a local authority who do not have any plans or records of their tree stock and no tree risk inspection regime. I have been tasked to do 2 things :

1. consider the trees on land they own / manage in terms of safety issues, making recommendations for tree works where necessary with timescale, and

2. to record the presence of ash trees giving an estimate of their Chalara-related condition to inform the councils planning relating to necessary removal of dead ash trees.

This all needs to be done at as low a cost as is realistic.

I have written a draft methodology (attached), and would appreciate comments on what is good about it and what is not so good with suggestions for improvements...

Tree inspection draft.pdf

[daltontrees]

2 hours ago, eco-tom said:

Hi

I am working for a local authority who do not have any plans or records of their tree stock and no tree risk inspection regime. I have been tasked to do 2 things :

1. consider the trees on land they own / manage in terms of safety issues, making recommendations for tree works where necessary with timescale, and

2. to record the presence of ash trees giving an estimate of their Chalara-related condition to inform the councils planning relating to necessary removal of dead ash trees.

This all needs to be done at as low a cost as is realistic.

I have written a draft methodology (attached), and would appreciate comments on what is good about it and what is not so good with suggestions for improvements...

Tree inspection draft.pdf

What qualifications and experience do you have? And are you a Council employee?

[Jamie Jones]

You can do two different levels in Lantra Awards. Basic and Professional.

The basic is a one day course that is to get you going that teaches you what you are looking out for and how to do a basic survey. I have done this and it gives to some credence to basically have a look about and do a basic survey. Anything you are unsure on or feel needs further inspection that what you put in your survey. It is then up to the customer to take it further. This level is designed to cover a basic survey and your customer / employer can then show that they have done the basics that is necessary under H&S requirements.

Then there is the advanced / Professional.... I understand that you need to seriously swat up on your tree species, trees mechanics, What causes problems, Various infections and fungi..  etc... I understand that it is not an easy course unless you are very knowledgeable. 

Some council will want you to have the full professional level.

[JonnyRFT]

You’ll probably want QTRA with a scoring system to allow the tree stock owner to prioritise works also. A PTI level consultant would be highly advised.