Response to Information Request - OPW13/0669

Dlsc~sure Statement


               Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training and experience to examine trees,
               recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees and attempt to reduce the risk of living near
               trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the Arborist, or to seek additional
               advice.

               Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Trees are living
               organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below
               ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified
               period of time. likewise. remedial treatments cannot be guaranteed.

               Treatment, pruning and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the Arborists services,
               such as property boundaries and ownership, disputes between neighbours. sight lines. landlord-tenant matters
               and related. Arborists cannot take such issues into account unless complete and accurate information is given to
               them. likewise the Arborist cannot accept any responsibility for the authorization or non-authorization of any
               recommended treatment or remedial measure.


               Trees can be managed. but they cannot be controlled. To live or work near a tree involves some degree of risk.
               The only way to eliminate all risks associated with a tree is to eliminate the tree.

               All written reports must be read in their entirety. At no time shall part of the assessment be referred to unless
               taken in full context of the written report.

               If this report is to be used in a Court of Law or in any legal situation. ArborCare Queensland must be advised in
               writing prior to the written assessment being presented in any form.

               Leo Phelan
               ArborCare Queensland
               Diploma Horticulture & Arboriculture MISMC. MQM




Consulting Arborist: Phil Best
                     Dip. Arboriculture, Nat Cert Hort.                                                                        Page 10 of 10