Precision Arboriculture: Tree Protection and Risk Mitigation for Development
Integrating development with environmental preservation requires precise, defensible data. Our arboricultural consulting services are essential for safeguarding valuable tree assets and ensuring planning compliance on construction sites.
Our consultant, Zahra, recently led a meticulous field investigation, joined by a cohort of skilled ecologists, determined to procure vital data for a formal Arboricultural Impact Assessment.
Meticulous Field Investigation and Data Metrics
The field team undertook a comprehensive, systematic survey, cataloguing tree species and rigorously evaluating their overall health. This process involved recording comprehensive metrics critical for accurate planning:
- Tree height and trunk circumference.
- Canopy radius and estimated root system spread.
- Overall health and stability evaluation.
This extensive array of foundational data was instrumental in the crucial next step: accurately delineating necessary protection zones for every tree situated within the potential impact area of the proposed development.
Technical Analysis and Mitigation Strategy
Upon returning to the office, the wealth of data garnered from the field was synthesized to precisely define Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) and approximate the spatial extent of each tree’s Root Protection Area (RPA).
Utilising sophisticated technical software, our consultant created detailed, comprehensible visual maps of these zones. These plans provide our clients with the exact spatial constraints needed to design and execute construction works without compromising the health of protected trees.
Furthermore, the team’s exhaustive research furnished us with the insight to:
- Assess the stability of each tree following proposed pruning or ground disturbance.
- Identify pre-existing potential risks that warranted avoidance.
- Inform our strategic recommendations for mitigating measures during construction and excavation processes, aimed at minimizing damage to critical root systems.
Ensuring Preservation and Resilience
By conducting this extensive tree health and risk evaluation, our team was able to offer well-informed advice and devise actionable strategies to mitigate impact, thereby ensuring the long-term preservation and resilience of the trees within the construction site’s footprint.
Our precision arboriculture provides clients with the technical clarity and documentation required to successfully navigate the planning application process and achieve environmental compliance.
Is your upcoming construction project near protected or valued trees?
Contact Trace Enterprises for an expert Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Protection Plan to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
