Tree hazard survey - Revision history

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	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].

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	= External references =		= External references =

−	* ~~[http://www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/fcpg13.pdf/$FILE/fcpg13.pdf~~ Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide].	+	* Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide.
	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].

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	However, assessments such as internal decay detection require equipment such as digital microprobes and picus sonic tomographs to assess how the tree's structure is affected.		However, assessments such as internal decay detection require equipment such as digital microprobes and picus sonic tomographs to assess how the tree's structure is affected.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Ancient woodland.		* Ancient woodland.
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	* Trees in conservation areas.		* Trees in conservation areas.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/fcpg13.pdf/$FILE/fcpg13.pdf Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide].		* [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/fcpg13.pdf/$FILE/fcpg13.pdf Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide].
−	* [http://www.ground-control.co.uk/tree-hazard-survey/ Breakdown of a Tree Hazard Survey].
	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].

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Editor at 12:33, 21 November 2016

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	* The benefits of urban trees.		* The benefits of urban trees.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
		+	* Tree dripline.
	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.

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	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.
	* Tree root subsidence.		* Tree root subsidence.
		+	* Trees in conservation areas.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Editor at 10:28, 26 August 2016

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	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.
		+	* Tree root subsidence.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Designing Buildings at 11:27, 16 May 2016

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	* Landscape officer.		* Landscape officer.
	* Protected species.		* Protected species.
		+	* The benefits of urban trees.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.

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−		+	= Introduction =
−	= Introduction~~<br/>~~ =	+

	Landowners have an obligation to ensure that hazardous trees are properly managed using pro-active systems. This is a legal requirement as poorly managed trees can harm people and cause damage to property.		Landowners have an obligation to ensure that hazardous trees are properly managed using pro-active systems. This is a legal requirement as poorly managed trees can harm people and cause damage to property.
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	A number of UK laws require landowners to routinely inspect and manage the trees on their property:		A number of UK laws require landowners to routinely inspect and manage the trees on their property:
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/section/2 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 s 2 & 3].	+
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/5-6/31/contents Occupier's Liability Act 1957].	+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/section/2 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 s 2 & 3].
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/3/contents Occupier's Liability Act 1984].	+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/5-6/31/contents Occupier's Liability Act 1957].
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3242/contents/made Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999].	+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/3/contents Occupier's Liability Act 1984].
		+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3242/contents/made Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999].

	In additions, legal precedent has been established by:		In additions, legal precedent has been established by:
−	*Donoghue v. Stevenson 1932.	+
−	*Noble v. Harrison 1926.	+	* Donoghue v. Stevenson 1932.
−	*[http://www.flac.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Chapman-v-Barking-and-Dagenham-London-Borough-Council-1997.pdf Chapman v. Barking & Dagenham London Borough Council 1997].	+	* Noble v. Harrison 1926.
−	*Poll v. Bartholomew 2006	+	* [http://www.flac.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Chapman-v-Barking-and-Dagenham-London-Borough-Council-1997.pdf Chapman v. Barking & Dagenham London Borough Council 1997].
		+	* Poll v. Bartholomew 2006

	As part of the obligations outlined in this series of laws, landowners must identify areas of trees by risk zone (high, medium, low) and actively manage trees within those zones. Records should be kept to prove management is taking place.		As part of the obligations outlined in this series of laws, landowners must identify areas of trees by risk zone (high, medium, low) and actively manage trees within those zones. Records should be kept to prove management is taking place.
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	Tree hazard surveys typically include:		Tree hazard surveys typically include:
−	*Preparing a tree safety policy.	+
−	*Implementing tree management systems.	+	* Preparing a tree safety policy.
−	*Completing internal decay tests on hazardous trees.	+	* Implementing tree management systems.
−	*Assessing tree dimensions and crown spread.	+	* Completing internal decay tests on hazardous trees.
−	*Noting tree age class, physiological condition, and life expectancy.	+	* Assessing tree dimensions and crown spread.
−	*Assessing tree condition and landscape value.	+	* Noting tree age class, physiological condition, and life expectancy.
−	*Recommending tree works.	+	* Assessing tree condition and landscape value.
−	*Creating priorities and timescales for work.	+	* Recommending tree works.
−	*Estimating costs for future work.	+	* Creating priorities and timescales for work.
		+	* Estimating costs for future work.

	= Instruments for completing a survey =		= Instruments for completing a survey =
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Ancient woodland.	+
−	*Chain of custody.~~<br/>~~	+	* Ancient woodland.
−	*Condition survey.	+	* Chain of custody.
−	*Ecological survey.	+	* Condition survey.
−	*Eco-management and audit scheme.	+	* Definition of tree for planning purposes.
−	*Environmental plan.	+	* Ecological survey.
−	*Forests.	+	* Eco-management and audit scheme.
−	*Forest ownership.	+	* Environmental plan.
−	*Landscape officer.	+	* Forests.
−	*Protected species.	+	* Forest ownership.
−	*Timber.	+	* Landscape officer.
−	*Tree preservation order.	+	* Protected species.
−	*Tree rights.	+	* Timber.
		+	* Tree preservation order.
		+	* Tree rights.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/fcpg13.pdf/$FILE/fcpg13.pdf Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide].	+
−	*[http://www.ground-control.co.uk/tree-hazard-survey/ Breakdown of a Tree Hazard Survey].	+	* [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/fcpg13.pdf/$FILE/fcpg13.pdf Forestry Commission Hazards from Trees Guide].
−	*[http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].	+	* [http://www.ground-control.co.uk/tree-hazard-survey/ Breakdown of a Tree Hazard Survey].
		+	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.htm HSE Management of Risk from Trees and Branches].

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Editor at 15:12, 19 November 2015

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	*Ancient woodland.		*Ancient woodland.
	*Chain of custody.<br/>		*Chain of custody.<br/>
		+	*Condition survey.
	*Ecological survey.		*Ecological survey.
	*Eco-management and audit scheme.		*Eco-management and audit scheme.

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	*Forests.		*Forests.
	*Forest ownership.		*Forest ownership.
		+	*Landscape officer.
	*Protected species.		*Protected species.
	*Timber.		*Timber.