Tree Surveys
Tree Protection Plans
and related services
A tree survey is an assessment of trees within a specific area, conducted by an Arborist or otherwise suitably qualified individual.
The information that is collected during a tree survey is used to develop a range of related resources that assist property owners, developers, architects, planners and local authorities.
Tree constraint plans, impact assessments, tree protection plans and arboricultural method statements enable informed decisions that guide development proposals & tree management, and they help to ensure the protection of trees and their environment.
Why do designers and developers require tree surveys and arboricultural impact assessments?
Planning submissions often require the following documents:
Tree surveys
Arboricultural Impact Assessments
Tree Protection Plans.
These documents provide detail on the existing trees and their importance, they show how the proposed development impacts the trees, and they suggest ways to minimize negative impacts associated with development activities.
To meet plan submission requirements, developers and designers must ideally understand tree related constraints before designing and submitting their application. These constraints include the location and extent of tree and root protection areas, and mitigation measures that could help to reduce negative impact on trees.
Tree surveys and their related assessments and plans.
Tree Survey
A Tree Survey is the foundation of all planning-related tree surveys. A Tree Survey identifies the trees and gathers key information that informs the documents below.
Tree Constraints Plan (TCP)
A Tree Constraints Plan identifies trees and related considerations that may affect the development proposal. A TCP is usually done early on in the planning process . It is useful for avoiding un-necessary delays and planning objections.
Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)
An Arboricultural Impact Assessment or Arborist's Report evaluates how the development proposal affects existing trees. An AIA helps planners to assess the potential negative impact, and plan and implement mitigation strategies.
Tree Protection Plan (TPP)
The Tree Protection Plan outlines protective measures for trees that are being retained in the development proposal or management plan. A TPP is submitted together with the AIA during the planning application.
Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)
An Arboricultural Method Statement how works are to be be carried out near trees without causing damage. This can be required at submission stage, it can be a condition of approval, or provided as site specific operational detail in support of the TPP.