Carrots Are Cool 1/11/2014

• SITE ADDRESS:
  Address

• CMX No.

• I, Mr Benjamin Inman certify that I attended at the above location on the

  Date

Issues address in this report

• Tree Health

• Tree Structure

• Traffic/Pedestrian Hazards

• Tree Species

• Tree Beahviour

• Nuisance Issues

• Property Damage

• Tree Risk

Visual Tree Assessment:

• Tree No.

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  • 20

• Additional Location Details:

• Photo

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• Common Name

• Species

• Is this tree or shrub a Council recommended species?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Must meet at least one other criteria before considering tree removal.

• Has this tree been planted in accordance to Council's planting location standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can this tree be replaced in a more suitable location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe new location details.

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• Does this tree species qualify for removal under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BCC AND Energex in relation to managing trees under powerlines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Age Class:

  Select Senescent Over Mature Mature Semi Mature Juvenile Infancy

  • Senescent
  • Over Mature
  • Mature
  • Semi Mature
  • Juvenile
  • Infancy

• Tree Significance

  Highly significant

  Significant

  Desirable

  Un-desirable

• Does the cost of maintaining or re mediating the tree to a low risk level, or reasonable life expectancy greater than the value and significance of the tree?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Live Crown Ratio%

• HEIGHT:

• DBH:

• WIDTH:

• Number of trunks

• Height of trunk/scaffolding branch division

Tree Health

• Tree Health:

  Excellent

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  Dead

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• Tree Structure:

  Excellent

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  Hazardous

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Tree Behaviour/Tree Parts effecting the land.

• Leaves, flowers, Fruit, Seed drop

• Describe

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• Tree Roots

• Describe

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• Overhanging Branches

• Describe

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• Branch Drop

• Describe

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• Traffic/Pedestrian Hazard - The tree is blocking sight lines to traffic signage or signals, needed to meet the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices AS1743 Road Signage that cannot be remedied by moving the sign or ongoing maintenance in a cost effective manner

• Describe

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Nuisance - An unreasonable interference with another person's right to the use and enjoyment of their property.

• Views

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe - significance, orientation and percentage obscuring

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• Swimming Pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe

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• Solar Systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe

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• Allergies - does the resident have alleged effects from tree pollen & or tree parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dr Certificatete must be presented and sighted by a Council Officer.

• Has a Dr Certificate been sighted

  Yes

  No

• Describe

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• Nuisance Effect

  Constant-use (score = 4)

  Frequent- use (score = 3)

  Intermittent-use (score = 2)

  Occassional-use (score = 1)

  Low-use (score = 0)

Property Damage

• Is damage occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Has the resident or owner of the land taken any steps to prevent or rectify any such damages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Has anything, other than the tree, contributed, or is contributing, to any such alleged damage or likelihood of damage, including any act or omission by the applicant and the impact of any trees owned by the applicant/resident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Damage Effect

  Catastrophic (score = 4)

  Major (score = 3)

  Moderate (score = 2)

  Minor (score = 1)

  Insignificant (score = 0)

• Can damage and or nuisance be prevented in the future through accepted Arboricultural treatment, or reasonable design.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe How

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• Combined Score from Nuisance & Damage

  7 to 8 (Score = 4)

  6 to 7 (Score = 3)

  4 to 5 (Score = 2)

  2 to 3 (Score = 1)

  0 to 1 (Score = 0)

• LOW NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS, NO ACTION REQUIRED.

• LOW NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS, NO ACTION REQUIRED.

• MEDIUM NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P4 WITHIN 12 months

• MEDIUM NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P4 WITHIN 12 months

• HIGH NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P3 WITHIN 15-90 days

Risk Assesment

• Size of Part Likely to Fail

  Select Over 751 mm (score = 4) 451 to 750 mm (score = 3) 151 to 450 mm (score = 2) 21 to 150 mm (score = 1) 1 to 20 mm (score = 0)

  • Over 751 mm (score = 4)
  • 451 to 750 mm (score = 3)
  • 151 to 450 mm (score = 2)
  • 21 to 150 mm (score = 1)
  • 1 to 20 mm (score = 0)

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• Target Usage

  Select Constant-use (score = 4) Frequent- use (score = 3) Intermittent-use (score = 2) Occassional-use (score = 1) Low-use (score = 0)

  • Constant-use (score = 4)
  • Frequent- use (score = 3)
  • Intermittent-use (score = 2)
  • Occassional-use (score = 1)
  • Low-use (score = 0)

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• Likelihood of Failure

  Select Failure Certain (score = 4) Failure Likely (score = 3) Failure Possible (score = 2) Failure Unlikely (score = 1) No Detectable Threats (score = 0)

  • Failure Certain (score = 4)
  • Failure Likely (score = 3)
  • Failure Possible (score = 2)
  • Failure Unlikely (score = 1)
  • No Detectable Threats (score = 0)

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• Consequence of Failure

  Select Catastrophic (score = 4) Major (score = 3) Moderate (score = 2) Minor (score = 1) Insignificant (score = 0)

  • Catastrophic (score = 4)
  • Major (score = 3)
  • Moderate (score = 2)
  • Minor (score = 1)
  • Insignificant (score = 0)

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• Score Given?

  14 to 16 (score = 4)

  12 to 14 (score = 3)

  11 to 12 (score = 2)

  7 to 10 (score = 1)

  0 to 6 (score = 0)

• CRITICAL P1 - REMEDIAL WORK REQUIRED WITHIN SAME DAY

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

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• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• URGENT, P2 - REMEDIAL WORK IS REQUIRED WITHIN 2 - 14 DAYS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

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• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• HIGH PRIORITY, P3 - REMEDIAL WORK REQUIRED WITHIN 15 - 90 DAYS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

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• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• MEDIUM PRIORITY, P4 - REMEDIAL WORK WITHIN 12 MONTHS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

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• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• LOW PRIORITY - NO ACTION REQUIRED

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

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• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• Recommendations

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Issues address in this report

Was the tree established at the time of property purchase?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Visual Tree Assessment:

• Tree No.

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• Additional Location Details:

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• Common Name

• Species

• DBH:

• HEIGHT:

• WIDTH:

• Number of trunks

• Height of trunk/scaffolding branch division

• Age Class:

  Select Senescent Over Mature Mature Semi Mature Juvenile Infancy

  • Senescent
  • Over Mature
  • Mature
  • Semi Mature
  • Juvenile
  • Infancy

• Tree Significance

  Highly significant

  Significant

  Desirable

  Un-desirable

• Live Crown Ratio%

Tree Health

• Tree Health:

  Excellent

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  Dead

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• Tree Structure:

  Excellent

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  Hazardous

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Tree Behaviour/Tree Parts effecting the land.

• Leaves, flowers, Fruit, Seed drop

• Describe

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• Tree Roots

• Describe

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• Overhanging Branches

• Describe

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• Branch Drop

• Describe

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• Other

• Describe

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Nuisance - An unreasonable interference with another person's right to the use and enjoyment of their property.

• Views

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe - significance, orientation and percentage obscuring

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  Media

• Swimming Pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe

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  Media

• Solar Systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing Tree = Prune Only

  Newly planted = Remove & Replace

• Describe

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• Allergies - does the resident have alleged effects from tree pollen & or tree parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dr Certificatete must be presented and sighted by a Council Officer.

• Has a Dr Certificate been sighted

  Yes

  No

• Describe

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• Nuisance Effect

  Constant-use (score = 4)

  Frequent- use (score = 3)

  Intermittent-use (score = 2)

  Occassional-use (score = 1)

  Low-use (score = 0)

Property Damage

• Is damage occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Has the applicant/resident or owner of the land taken any steps to prevent or rectify any such damages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Has anything, other than the tree, contributed, or is contributing, to any such alleged damage or likelihood of damage, including any act or omission by the applicant and the impact of any trees owned by the applicant/resident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe

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• Damage Effect

  Catastrophic (score = 4)

  Major (score = 3)

  Moderate (score = 2)

  Minor (score = 1)

  Insignificant (score = 0)

• Can damage and or nuisance be prevented in the future through accepted Arboricultural treatment, or reasonable design.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe How

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• Combined Score from Nuisance & Damage

  7 to 8 (Score = 4)

  6 to 7 (Score = 3)

  4 to 5 (Score = 2)

  2 to 3 (Score = 1)

  0 to 1 (Score = 0)

• LOW NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS, NO ACTION REQUIRED.

• LOW NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS, NO ACTION REQUIRED.

• MEDIUM NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P4 WITHIN 12 months

• MEDIUM NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P4 WITHIN 12 months

• HIGH NUISANCE & DAMAGE EFFECTS - REMEDIAL WORKS P3 WITHIN 15-90 days

Risk Assesment

• Size of Part Likely to Fail

  Select Over 751 mm (score = 4) 451 to 750 mm (score = 3) 151 to 450 mm (score = 2) 21 to 150 mm (score = 1) 1 to 20 mm (score = 0)

  • Over 751 mm (score = 4)
  • 451 to 750 mm (score = 3)
  • 151 to 450 mm (score = 2)
  • 21 to 150 mm (score = 1)
  • 1 to 20 mm (score = 0)

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• Target Usage

  Select Constant-use (score = 4) Frequent- use (score = 3) Intermittent-use (score = 2) Occassional-use (score = 1) Low-use (score = 0)

  • Constant-use (score = 4)
  • Frequent- use (score = 3)
  • Intermittent-use (score = 2)
  • Occassional-use (score = 1)
  • Low-use (score = 0)

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• Likelihood of Failure

  Select Failure Certain (score = 4) Failure Likely (score = 3) Failure Possible (score = 2) Failure Unlikely (score = 1) No Detectable Threats (score = 0)

  • Failure Certain (score = 4)
  • Failure Likely (score = 3)
  • Failure Possible (score = 2)
  • Failure Unlikely (score = 1)
  • No Detectable Threats (score = 0)

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• Consequence of Failure

  Select Catastrophic (score = 4) Major (score = 3) Moderate (score = 2) Minor (score = 1) Insignificant (score = 0)

  • Catastrophic (score = 4)
  • Major (score = 3)
  • Moderate (score = 2)
  • Minor (score = 1)
  • Insignificant (score = 0)

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• Score Given?

  14 to 16 (score = 4)

  12 to 14 (score = 3)

  11 to 12 (score = 2)

  7 to 10 (score = 1)

  0 to 6 (score = 0)

• CRITICAL P1 - REMEDIAL WORK REQUIRED WITHIN SAME DAY

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

  Media

• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• URGENT, P2 - REMEDIAL WORK IS REQUIRED WITHIN 2 - 14 DAYS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

  Media

• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• HIGH PRIORITY, P3 - REMEDIAL WORK REQUIRED WITHIN 15 - 90 DAYS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

  Media

• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• MEDIUM PRIORITY, P4 - REMEDIAL WORK WITHIN 12 MONTHS

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

  Media

• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

• LOW PRIORITY - NO ACTION REQUIRED

Consequential Works Required

• Is a photo required to demonstrate the work?

  Yes

  No

• Add media

  Media

• Removal Required?

  Yes

  No

• Removal Size

  Select Xtra Large Removal Large Removal Medium Removal Small Removal Juvenile Removal

  • Xtra Large Removal
  • Large Removal
  • Medium Removal
  • Small Removal
  • Juvenile Removal

• Removal Description

• Trim Required?

  Yes

  No

• Trim Size

  Select Xtra - Large Trim Large Trim Medium Trim Small Trim Juvenile Trim

  • Xtra - Large Trim
  • Large Trim
  • Medium Trim
  • Small Trim
  • Juvenile Trim

• Trim Description

• Other Work Required?

  Yes

  No

• Work Description

Key Guide

• Age
  
  Infancy: Young tree, healthy, growth then enhanced by mycorrhiza root associates.
  
  Juvenile: Continued to fast growth net cease in annual increment, low volume of dysfunctional tissue.
  
  Semi- Mature: Growth to peak, deadwood formation, maximum pollination and seed capacity, some natural limb loss, increase of dysfunctional tissue, accelerated fungal colonisation and activity.
  
  Mature: Retrenchment of growth, reduction in net annual increment contraction of live crown, increased vegetative vitality in lower crown, increased fungal activity and wood decay, increase colonisation by flora and deadwood.
  
  Over-Mature: Advanced retrenchment, decline in crown size, and annual increment, extensive hollowing, crown collapse, decline in vitality, advanced heartwood decay, and hollowing, advanced fauna and flora.
  
  Senescent: Terminal decline, tree death, continual in fungal activity, nutrient recycling.

• Tree significance
  
  Highly significant: Rare/Endangered species or remnant to the area. Protected vegetation under a Local Law. High aesthetic value - tree has high significance in size / colour and shade.
  
  Significant: Healthy and sound tree(s) which play a significant functional role to the local community and/or contributes to the over all landscape feature. Aesthetic - tree has a minor significance to size / colour and shade. Forms part of a recognised landscape theme.
  
  Desirable: Well represented in the local area. Healthy sound tree that contributes to the landscape.
  
  Un-desirable: Common and/or weed species. Diseased or declining tree. Undesirable species (weedy species).
  Does not contribute to the overall landscape theme. Presents additional conflict with the infrastructure or safety that cannot be resolved through Arboricultural treatment.
  

• Tree Health
  
  Excellent: Exceptional specimen, crown full and balanced, foliage entire with good colour, minimal or no pathogens damage and ideally suited to site.
  
  Good: Crown full, can be unbalanced, foliage entire with good colour, minimal or no pathogen damage.
  
  Fair: Tree has <30% deadwood, canopy can be unbalanced, foliage generally with good colour, some discolouration may be present, minor pathogens damage present, typical of species in location.
  
  Poor: Tree has >30% deadwood, discoloured or distorted leaves and/or stress symptom that could lead to decline of tree.
  
  Dead: Tree is dead/dysfunctional.

• Tree Structure
  
  Excellent: Excellent branch attachment, no structural defects. Trunk sound. No damage to roots and good root buttressing. Good trunk and scaffold branch taper. No branch over extension.
  
  Good: Good branch attachment and/or no minor structural defects. Trunk sound or minor damages. No damage to root and/or good buttressing present.
  
  Fair: Some minor structural defects and/or minor damage to trunk. Bark missing. Cavities could be present. Minor damage to roots.
  
  Poor: Major structural defects and/or trunk damage and/or girdling or damages roots that are problematic.
  
  Hazardous: Tree poses immediate hazard potential.

Risk Assessment

• Usage/target is the estimation of the occupancy and target potential within the fall zone of the subject tree.
  
  
  Constant-use: A. Permanent structures, playground, car parks, pathways, formal lawn areas that are occupied daily and are being used 80%-100% of the time.
  B. Freeways and major road corridors - Bus/Ferry/Rail terminals, traffic, pedestrian and road signals and signage, medical and emergency facilities.
  
  
  Frequent-use: A. Permanent structures, playground, car parks, path ways, formal lawn areas that are occupied for a couple of hours of a day.
  
  B. interconnecting road corridors and congested intersections - Bus/Ferry/Rail terminals, traffic, pedestrian and road signals and signage, schools and shopping centres and/or car parking adjacent to frequent-use public areas.
  
  
  Intermittent-use: A. Permanent structures, playground, car parks, path ways, formal lawn areas that are occupied for a couple of hours a week.
  
  B. Residential road corridors and congested intersections - Bus/Ferry/Rail terminals, traffic, pedestrian and road signals and signage, and/or car parking adjacent to intermittent - use public areas.
  
  
  Occasional-use: Peripheral areas with with occasion use or access with dispersed recreation. Permanent structures, playgrounds, car parks and bush pathways, that are occupied a couple of times a month.
  
  
  Low-use: Peripheral areas with low occupancy. No permanent structures and/or definitive bush pathways, visited a couple of times a year.
  
  
  

• Likelihood of Failure
  
  Failure certain: The tree has significant structural damage, unsupported active split trunk(s), unsupported fractured/hanging branches, and dead branches/trunks and therefore failure is very likely to occur in most circumstances.
  
  Failure likely: The tree indicates signs of excessive lateral branch weight, decay threshold has been compromised, root damage, supporting heavily embedded included bark, supporting fractured branches, major declining branches/trunks and therefore failure is likely to occur in most circumstances.
  
  Failure possible: Mature to aged tree in declining condition, structure concerns, decay apparent, history of branch shedding, and therefore failure may occur at some time.
  
  Failure unlikely: Tree appears healthy, but has a potential to develop minor deadwood and therefore failure is unlikely to occur at some time.
  
  No detectable threats: Tree appears healthy, no apparent signs of disease or damage, or is not of a size or condition to pose a threat, and therefore failure is very unlikely to occur except in exceptional circumstances

• Consequence of Failure
  
  Catastrophic: Death or major financial/property loss.
  
  Major: Extensive injuries or major financial/property loss.
  
  Moderate: Medical treatment required or high financial/property loss.
  
  Minor: First Aid treatment or medium financial/property loss.
  
  Insignificant: No injuries or low financial/property loss.

• Risk assessment regarding Likelihood in combination with Consequence delivers an overall risk rating consistent with Standards Australia Risk Management AS/NZS 4360: 2004.