Tree Hazard Assessments
Lizzie the Arborist provides independent Tree Hazard Assessments that may permit immediate removal, or, for submission in conjunction with a Tree Permit Application when seeking approval to prune or remove a tree for structural or health reasons.
Our arborist reports are clear, concise and stick to the scope of work. We methodically investigate areas of concern and document all findings into a risk assessment that allows us to provide recommendations to mitigate tree defects and health concerns to provide peace of mind.
Your ability to perform tree works is bound by legislation enforced by local councils as stated in their Control Development Plans and Local Environment Plans. Further state government legislation such as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) can also be relevant to your site. We are the experts in interpreting the legislation, and researching all aspects of your tree/s, to determine what options are available to you and to recommend the best step forward to achieve the right outcome for you and the environment.
Call us on 0401 301 233 for a confidential discussion about your tree concerns.
0401 301 233 / lizziethearborist@gmail.com
✓ On-site assessment
✓ Formal PDF report
✓ Ready to submit to council with a Tree Permit Application
Trees are a common cause of worry for our clients. We take the time to fully investigate all concerns whilst conducting our Tree Hazard Assessments to provide recommendations fit to provide you peace of mind.
Tree Hazard Reports
Arborist reports for hazardous trees includes:
- Tree data table documenting
- Species
- Height
- Crown Spread
- Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)
- Diameter at Base (DAB)
- Tree Protection Zone (area) (TPZ)
- Structural Root Zone (area) (SRZ)
- Health classification
- Structure classification
- Age classification
- Safe Useful Life Expectancy (SULE)
- Significance and Retention Values
- Location
- Risk Assessment
- Likelihood of failure
- Likelihood of impact
- Consequence of failure
- Risk mitigation options
- Discussion of findings
- Site specific legislative requirements pertaining to future tree works
- Recommendations
- Tree removal and replacement
- Tree retention and protection measures
- Pruning specifications per AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees
ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment Matrix:
Example – Risks of Tree Cracks and Splits
(Arboricultural Australia Tree Inspection MIS306)
Common Tree Hazards
- Trees are dead, dying and/or dangerous
- Trees have outgrown their urban environment
- Trees have sustained damage (storm, animal, mechanical)
- Trees leaning or falling
- Hollows and cavities
- Cracks and splits in the trunk and/or branches
- Deadwood in the crown
- The foliage is dying back from the tips (dieback)
- Pests and disease
- Development works entered the tree protection zone
- Swelling of the trunk
- Bifurcations, compression forks and/or included bark at branch unions
- Snapped branches dropping or hanging within the live crown
- Epicormic shoots
- Girdling roots
- Root plate lifting
- Defoliation of the crown
- Irregular foliage (size, colour, shape)
Contact Lizzie: 0401 301 233 / lizziethearborist@gmail.com
Contact us on the details below or fill in the contact form for a free, same-day, quote!
Lizzie the Arborist
Mobile: 0401 301 233
Email: lizziethearboist@gmail.com
ABN: 85 603 187 540
English