Tree Safety Inspection
Inspections and reports carried under this heading include the following information:
a) Health, safety and overall condition of the tree.
b) Recommendations regarding any future management needs.
Initial inspections are carried out from ground level using visual observation methods with the aid of binoculars and with the aid of a sounding mallet and a metal probe if required.
Should a more detailed inspection be required due to unknown amounts of decay being present for example then this will be highlighted in the recommendations. Then trees may need climbing to inspect features not clearly seen from ground level or the use of specialist equipment that assist in detecting and measuring the levels of decay present may be required.
Trees are living organisms whose health and condition can change rapidly; the health, condition and safety of trees should be checked on a regular basis, preferably at least once a year where people very frequently visit.