Expert Witness Arborist – VCAT
Discover the importance of an expert witness arborist in VCAT & how to find the right professional to assist with your tree-related disputes.
Native Vegetation Removal Reports
Let’s dive into native vegetation removal reports, specifically in the context of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) in Victoria, Australia.
Why Do I Need a Tree Report?
A tree report is an important document that can provide valuable information about the health, safety, and value of your trees.
Can Arborists Use Drones to Assess Trees?
With advances in technology, however, there is now a new tool available that can help to make tree assessment tasks easier – drones.
Designing structures around trees
How architects can design structures around tree roots, ensuring less than 10% total TPZ area encroachment while following the Australian Standard AS4970-2009, Protection of Trees on Development Sites.
What is a Tree Protection Zone? (TPZ)
When construction or development takes place near a tree, the roots can be damaged by excavation, compaction, or changes in soil moisture. This damage can lead to a range of problems, including reduced growth, increased susceptibility to disease and pests, and even death of the tree.
The Importance of a Tree Protection Plan
When it comes to constructing near trees, it is important to have a plan in place to ensure that the trees are properly protected during the construction process. This is where a tree protection plan comes in.
Arboricultural Impact Assessments
An impact assessment is an evaluation of the potential impact that a proposed construction project may have on trees on the property, the neighbouring property or council land, for the purposed of obtaining a construction planning permit.