Tree Risk standards and Inspections...

[Bundle 2]

I could not find the thread Tony S started re:NTSG's publication earlier this year. Had I done so, I would post there as this related.

We have seen ( hopefullythe back of ) BS8516-Standard for Inspections.

We have had a rather unsettling draft document from NTSG.

Its a common theme in arboriculture I think you will have to concede. Has anybody seen and/or read this ANSI300- A proposed standard being touted by the ISA ( I think!?) It appears to have highlighted similar issues and some of the same stumbling blocks....? What do you think?

A300 (ansi).pdf

Edited July 23, 2010 by Bundle 2

[Bundle 2]

I think this one is my favourite...

 

"93.6.2.1.1 All recommendations other than removal of the tree should contain an advisory that all potential structure and stability concerns associated with any tree cannot be eliminated.... "

 

 

 

this..

" Scheduling inspections shall be the responsibility of the tree owner...."

The same as it is here I suppose ( owners/occupiers liability Act etc..) but what do they know. What are they supposed to know. At level 2. Its a toughey but I guessthe arbs are trying to avoid appearing like they either know something the rest of us dont, or they are simply giving themselves a right to print money.....(?)

Edited July 23, 2010 by Bundle 2

[Bundle 2]

Mmmmm...Its a weird mix of vague and yet prescriptive and formulaic.....Quite the trick!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I will have a read later, got lots from you to read! about time you started pulling your wieght round here!

 

good to see my old mucka, thought the cat had your tongue for a while there!