Tree Safety Assessments
We offer a bespoke Tree Safety Assessment service to our clients based on their individual requirements and budget.
Inspections are undertaken using Visual Tree Assessment (VTA). VTA is an internationally recognised method for tree inspection which entails detailed and systematic inspection from ground level. This methodical process allows our consultants to accurately assess tree vitality and vigour, whilst highlighting any notable physiological and/or structural defects in the process.
Information is recorded accurately using GIS devices, with the findings from each survey then summarised within a technical report; where applicable, appropriate remedial measures will be specified which seek to remove risk, or, reduce risk to an acceptable level.
Tree risk is calculated using Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA). QTRA is an industry recognised system which enables our consultants to quantify the risk of harm from tree failure in such a way that enables landowners to balance safety with tree values.
Where defects are located higher within the crown of a tree, and visibility from ground level is obscured or obstructed, our consultants are qualified to use rope access techniques in order to closer assess the significance of these.
Decay Detection
Assessments of internal decay can be carried out using our IML-RESI F wood testing drill. This device measures the quality of the internal state of the wood by recording the drill resistance of the needle penetrating into the tree stem. The cordless, lightweight & compact design of the IML-RESI F-Series wood testing drill is ideal for difficult operating conditions, meaning it can even be used to assess aerial defects, via rope access.