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We understand that choosing the right tree survey you need, for your needs, can be a difficult process and can sometimes seem more complicated than it needs to be. Our comprehensive Guide to Tree Surveys is designed to assist you in determining the most suitable tree survey for your specific requirements
Whether you're a homeowner planning to develop your land, a property owner with concerns about tree condition and risk, or simply in need of general support and advice for tree-related matters, we've created a free guide which removes uncertainty and provides the clarity you need.
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Are you planning on developing your land, extending your property, or making significant changes?
This questions is aimed at identifying whether a BS5837:2012 Tree Survey for Planning Applications is the right fit for you.
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Planning application survey.
Do you have trees in or close to your property or land?
Are there trees within the area of land proposed for development, or within influencing distance (typically 15-30m) of the developable area, or proposed extension of your property. This can also include trees not within your ownership i.e. in a neighbouring garden, but which may pose a constraint.
Yes
You need a BS5837 Tree Survey for Planning to identify the trees, their constraints and opportunities which you can provide to your architect or design team, to inform the design of your scheme or development. You may also require an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) to meet the validation requirements of your local planning authority (LPA).
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Do you have planning approval and require support with discharge of planning conditions or on-site supervision? If so, an Arboricultural Method Statement may be required.
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Non planning application
survey.
Yes
If you are concerned about the condition of trees that you own or are responsible for, then a Detailed Tree Inspection is most likely the type of survey you need. Our experienced arboricultural consultants will inspect your tree/s, identifying defects and symptoms associated with decay, or disease, and attempting to determine the cause. Our comprehensive tree report will provide recommendations on further surveys or tree surgery.
Is your survey related to tree health or condition?
Do you have specific concerns about a trees' health? Perhaps you have noticed a change in your trees condition such as dead branches forming, leaf cover thinning or a mushroom or fungal fruiting body?
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Individual or large population Tree Risk Management.
Do you have specific concerns about tree risk or require a tree risk or inventory survey to fulfil your 'duty of care'?
Do you need to be able to demonstrate that a competent tree consultant has surveyed your trees and assigned a risk rating, made recommendations to manage risk to an acceptable level, and provided a Tree Management Strategy, Policy or similar?
Yes
A VALID Tree Risk-Benefit Survey is most likely the type of survey you need.
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Non-tree health, condition or risk survey.
Yes
You require a Mortgage Tree Report and/or a Pre-purchase Tree Survey.
Are you buying a house? Do you need a Pre-purchase tree survey and Mortgage Tree Report?
If you are intending to buy or sell a house, then your lender or mortgage company may request that a tree survey is undertaken to assess the general condition of the trees, their distance and influence on the property and subsidence risk, as well as risk of damage to property from branch or tree failure.
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Rare, old trees of special significance.
Is it related to ancient woodlands or veteran trees?
Do you need to know if you have ancient woodland or ancient or veteran trees on your land? Unsure where to find the information you need to firstly, identify them and secondly, manage them appropriately?
Yes
We provide expertise in surveying and managing ancient and veteran trees, with our services broadly falling under Veteran Tree Surveys and Veteran Tree Management to help protect, preserve and enhance these irreplaceable ancient and veteran trees on your land or Site, ensuring their historical, cultural, biodiversity, and landscape benefits are retained for future generations.
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