What are Tree Surveys?

ProHort ltd provide tree surveys in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Tree survey’s assess the age, size, health and the life expectancy of a tree. A surveyor can assess the tree if it has a diameter of over 75mm. By having a tree survey carried out it will provide you with recommendations on any treatment required by the tree. Our reports also state whether you should retain the tree on the site, along with any remedial recommendations that will be required.

If you are undertaking a development project, a tree survey may be required as part of a planning application. This is usually the case if the development will affect the surrounding landscape. Another reason to carry out tree surveys is for insurance purposes for both commercial and domestic clients.

To be suitable for planning applications, tree surveys in Barnsley should be conducted in line with British Standard 5837-2012. This will ensure that we carry out the survey to the highest standard and complies with relevant regulations.

Occasionally, when we complete a tree survey, the tree surveyed is identified as having a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applied. These can be applied to trees when they are located in a specific area. Alternatively, when a tree has significant amenity value, is rare or is a good specimen they will apply a TPO. Trees with a TPO applied to them require additional documentation and searches. Visit our page on TPO’s for more information.