Arborist Report · 132007.616.05

                                                                                Consult Arborist
7.2   NEIGHBOURING RIBBONWOOD
On the northern side of House B, the existing retaining wall between the site and the adjacent
property of 10 Attunga Heights is in a state of collapse, with timbers and support posts leaning
into the site. With the requirement for this structural wall replacement, there will be a need to
undertake civil works on the property boundary. An existing Ribbonwood, Euroschinus falcata,
within the neighbour's property is adjacent to the boundary line and may be contributing to the
decline in the structural condition of the fence. During these essential works, the tree's
retention in a suitable condition is the desired outcome. Ribbonwoods are described as
pioneer species that can establish with tolerance to environmental changes. The requirement
for root pruning to facilitate the construction of the retaining wall is not anticipated to cause the
tree's demise unless a direct conflict with the structural roots occurs. If direct conflict does
occur its removal will require further exploration.

Standing at a height of 6-8m, its height and failure potential after root disturbance is deemed
as improbable with only minor consequences. Canopy pruning to reduce the opposing weight
can be undertaken to lessen the load, whilst the root system responds and develops
reactive/responsive root growth.




      Figure 6: Ribbonwood in 10 Attunga                Figure 7: Collapsing retaining wall
                    Heights




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