Tree Condition Survey or Tree Risk Assessment
One of the main reasons of having a tree health survey in Leeds carried out is to assess the safety of trees to protect both people and property. This includes examining the tree closely for defects and disease. Throughout Leeds and the UK it is recommended that commercial property owners and homeowners undertake a tree survey to ensure that any potential hazards can be identified and mitigated before any damage or harm is caused.
Regardless of the size of your site or the number of trees on site. We can offer you the guidance and tree safety advice you need. We work to British Standard BS 5837:2012 and our tree survey documents information such as tree species; physical measurements; tree age; overall health of the tree; life expectancy and any management recommendations.
Your Legal Obligations
A property owner, landlord, landowner or a commercial tenant. You have a legal obligation and a duty of care to all those who may be affected by trees under your management. If you’re unsure which obligations these are, they are laid out in the Occupiers Liability Act (1984) and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Guidance issued by the Government, the Forestry Commission and the Arboricultural Association advises that a tree survey is regularly undertaken by a professional tree surveyor. Failure to do so may leave those responsible liable to prosecution. Monitoring the condition of a tree will help you proactively take appropriate action to reduce risks.
We offer the following ”Tree Health Survey” Options:
Option 1 – Hazard/Walkover or Preliminary Tree Condition Survey
This option is a cost-effective method to survey a high volume of trees for potential hazards. This type of survey identifies any trees that may pose a risk to people or property. Within the report we will ensure you have enough guidance and information to be able to successfully instruct a contractor who will be able to complete any arboricultural works that have been recommended by the tree survey. If you are restricted by budgets or are in a situation where the tree risk needs to be identified quickly e.g. after extreme weather, then a walkover/hazard survey can be the ideal option.
Option 2 – Tree Condition Survey or Tree Risk Assessment
This option involves examining the tree closely for defects and disease. The survey will provide recommendations to help reduce risks. In some areas, for example near to schools or the public highway, a Tree Condition Survey needs to be carried out on a regular basis, usually annually. However, this is preferably carried out at different times of the year, each year due to the trees changing through the seasons. Therefore, different issues can become apparent at different times of the year. Monitoring the condition of a tree will help you proactively take appropriate action to reduce risks. In addition, there is an option to conduct wider analysis of soil and plant material to look for chemical imbalances or poisoning.
How We Can Help With Your Tree Health Survey In Leeds
ProHort Ltd recommends that you should carry out a tree health survey in Leeds at least once every two years. If any damages were to occur (for example, a tree branch falling on your car) as well as possible injured individuals, claims against property may occur.
Contact us today if you require a tree health survey in Leeds or the surrounding area.