20210817 Pearsons Rd, Arborist Report 2

6.5    Pre-Construction
Prior to construction works, a site arborist shall be contracted to supervise all tree protection
procedures detailed in this document. The site arborist is required to have a minimal level 5 AQS
qualification in Arboriculture, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in tree protection on building
sites. Their details are to be filled in at 6.4
Prior to construction works, a tree contractor shall be contracted to conduct all pruning operations
detailed in this document or instructed to by the site arborist. The tree contractor must have a
minimum level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture and be able to follow AS4373-2007. Their
details are to be filled in at 6.8
Prior to construction works, the site arborist should consult with the construction/civil company or
builder to outline appropriated tree protection methods during construction, to convey the
importance of tree protection.
The builder or construction company is responsible for all tree protection procedures on the site
as per this document whenever the site arborist is not on site. It is the responsibility of the builder
to advise the site arborist of when their presence is required on site or of any breaches of the tree
protection procedures.
Tree Protection Fencing (TPF) where used or designated, is to consist of 1800mm high chain
mesh fencing or similar approved by the site arborist. TPF is to be installed on the trees to be
retained as shown on the plans attached to this arborist report. The construction workers or
subcontractors working on the site are to be informed of tree protection importance by the
contractor.
The site contractor should ensure a protected tree being it’s SRZ does not become a designate
storage, dumping and wash areas that will not impact on the trees during construction.
Any pruning or removal works required including root pruning, shall be carried out by the tree
contactor to AS4373-2007 ‘Pruning of Amenity Trees’.
All trees to be removed will be specified by Noosa Council in their Operational Works approval,
as per this arborist report.
At no point should a designated retained tree be removed unless approved by Noosa Council.
The site arborist is to document reasons for removal and contact council to organise a site
meeting.




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