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What is an arboricultural method statement?
A Method Statement is a document detailing how a particular process will be carried out. In the arboricultural industry, such a statement is commonly used to describe how construction works can be carried out close to trees without causing damage to the crown or the root system.
What is a BS5837 tree survey?
What is a BS5837 Tree Survey? BS5837 is the British Standard for Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations. The latest version was published in 2012 and applies to all trees that could be affected during the design, demolition or construction phase of a development.
What is a tree constraints plan?
The Tree Constraints Plan is a tool that can be used to aid in development of a site plan that maximises the available space whilst taking into account the constraints caused by trees. Tree constraints may include shading, space for future root and crown development and routing for overhead and underground services.
What is survey tree?
A tree survey is much more than simply making a list of the trees on your property. Taking measurements and collecting data on the types of tree species in your currently forested area that you plan on developing or landscaping. Mapping out where all the trees – and their species type – are located on your property.
How do you calculate the RPA of a tree?
The RPA is normally calculated by measuring the trunk diameter at 1.5 metres above ground level, multiplying this distance by 12 and converting the result into a radius centred on the tree or in other words. If the diameter of a tree is 500mm, this amount is multiplied by 12 to give a distance of 6.0 metres.
How long is a tree report valid for?
Tree Mortgage Report – If a lender has asked you for a tree mortgage report prior to agreeing to a mortgage they will usually be concerned about subsidence. Subsidence is a very complex issue and can be affected by changing environmental factors. Therefore, the tree report will have a fixed validity of 5 years.
What is a Category B tree?
Category B. Trees of moderate quality or value capable of making a significant contribution to the area for 20 or more years.
What is a Category U tree?
Category U Trees that are dead or are showing signs of significant, immediate, and irreversible overall decline. Trees infected with pathogens of significance to the health and/or safety of other trees nearby, or very low quality trees suppressing adjacent trees of better quality.
What should be included in a tree survey?
The number of trees (usually, trees are counted when their diameter measures more than 75mm at 1.5m above the ground) Reference numbers that are unique to each tree. Tree species (this can be by common name or by scientific name) Tree age (the class can be given e.g. veteran, postmature, mature, semi-mature, young)
Who can write a tree report?
Tree reports can be commissioned by any one who has a legal responsibility, duty of care or interest in the health safety and/or management of trees. This includes private residents, Local Authorities, Health Boards, Housing Associations, Planners, Developers, Architects, Estate Managers and Solicitors.
Can you build in an RPA?
Yes, in theory, business users can build RPA bots. It’s becoming easier to do so with available RPA tools. But, they run some risks automating business processes without IT.
Can you build over tree roots?
By simply placing the building away or even cantilevering over the tree roots, you could potentially avoid significant costs on foundations that you will never see once the building is finished.