tree surveys

[nuggsy]

as part of our course at college we have to carry out surveys on 40 trees, does anyone have any templates for recording information on that we could use as a basis to our surveys that would include all 40 trees ?

 

any help much appreciated

 

Allan

[Giles Hill]

What's the purpose of the survey? They tend to be in different formats, depending on what the information is going to be used for:

 

Eg

BS 5837 type that's used for grading trees for retention and identifying constraints to development.

 

Hazard assessment type - there's a few on this link: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/business-management/5341-survey-template-anyone.html

 

Management type

[nuggsy]

i shall post the assesment

[nuggsy]

Programme Details: BTEC ND Forestry & Arboriculture

Level 3 (AR821)

 

Unit: Tree Surveys and Reports

 

Unit code: 27013Z / (20)

 

Assessment Title: Survey and inspect trees

Student Name:

 

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Student Signature:**

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Date of handing in:

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This assessment covers all of Outcome 1 – Be able to survey and inspect trees.

 

The assessment takes the form of a practical investigation and the production of a survey report.

 

You must acknowledge all information sources used.

 

Grading criteria assessed: Issue date:

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Assessment author:

A Treadaway

Assessor:

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Grading criteria feedback:

Met Not met Notes

P1: Survey and inspect trees to meet given objectives

 

 

To achieve a pass grade, you must satisfactorily complete part 1 (see page 3)

 

M1: Explain how and when invasive and semi-invasive decay detection methods should be used and the implications of their use.

 

To achieve a merit grade, you must satisfactorily complete parts 1 and 2 (see page 3)

 

D1: Produce a tree survey and inspection programme for a selected purpose.

 

To achieve a distinction grade, you must satisfactorily complete parts 1, 2 and 3 (see page 3)

 

 

This assessment cover sheet and the assessment requirements listed on the following pages must be returned to A Treadaway no later than 4.15pm on Friday 12th June 2009.

Internal

By: ________________________

Date: _______________________

Verification

** Please note that work will not be accepted unless you have signed in the box above (top right corner of this page). By signing here you are guaranteeing that the work submitted is entirely your own.

 

 

 

To be completed by student:

 

I have received grading and feedback on this assessment.

 

Student Name: ________________________________

 

Student Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________________

 

 

 

Part 1 (P1)

As a group, carry out an assignment which will involve surveying and inspecting 40 specified trees on the college estate.

 

The objectives for the survey will be set during a group discussion involving your tutor.

 

The required information will be collected by visual examination (VTA).

 

This information should be presented and submitted as an Excel spreadsheet with an appropriate introduction and an explanation of the information gathered.

 

Groupwork may be involved in the collection of the information and the formatting of the spreadsheet but the introduction, completed spreadsheet and explanations must be the individual work of each student.

 

 

Part 2 (M1)

 

In relation to the survey carried out for P1 of this unit, describe the techniques that are currently available to detect invasive and semi-invasive decay in trees.

Explain which techniques could be used for the particular trees surveyed and give details of how and when the techniques should be used.

 

 

Part 3 (D1)

 

Produce a survey and inspection programme for the 40 trees used for P1 of this unit. The programme should extend over a five year period and must cover all objectives set for P1.

 

Your programme should be arranged in chronological order with the most urgent operations taking priority.

[nuggsy]

thats the assesment, hope that helps

[Amelanchier]

The objectives for the survey will be set during a group discussion involving your tutor.

 

[nuggsy]

 

youve never met our tutor mate not the best shall we say.

ask Atree and sanny lol they have both had the pleasure

[Giles Hill]

You need the objectives before you choose / make a template, otherwise you'll be collecting information that's not relevant or missing stuff that is

[ging]

see attatched for a copy of one we've been using.

 

hope its of some use, even if it gives you an idea of how you dont want to do it!

Tree Surveyplain.doc

[nuggsy]

thats why im asking for existing tree surveys Giles, i know of a fair few objectives but im making sure i dont miss any