Tree Management Strategies and Policies

A Tree Risk Management Policy is not always needed, but even when recommended, it does not need to be a complex process. 

We can help develop a practical, reasonable Tree Risk Management Policy that ensures the level of usage around trees is understood and so the appropriate type and frequency of inspection required is established.

From an individual tree to large populations we carry out tree risk surveys that follow a structured process called Visual Tree Assessment (VTA). Every tree is inspected from ground level, the health of the tree assessed, and any defects identified. 

We then produce a schedule with prioritised works that will mitigate the defects, lowering the risk they present to an acceptable level. Using our mapping software to plot any tree that requires work we produce plans that clearly show the location of all these trees

Trees in low-risk areas may still require condition assessments to guide management decisions. For instance, a landowner might notice a large garden tree with a suddenly sparse canopy and seek to understand the cause, as well as the available management options. 

Proactive tree management is key to maintaining a sustainable and healthy tree population for the benefit of the community.

For trees of high value that require greater depth of assessment, we have all the specialist scientific equipment and experience to take the analysis of defects to the next level - enabling the retention of many high value trees that may otherwise be removed. 

These specialist services include:

• Soil Analysis
• Aerial Inspections
• Internal Decay Assessments
• Root Mapping
• Stability Assessment