ECM_22343519_v1_Aboricultural Impact Assessment · 132000.200173.1

                                                                                              Consult Arborist

                 6 F INDINGS AND O BSERVATIONS
                 The owner has expressed their desire to retain, where practically possible, existing trees and
                 vegetation. The site has four Cook Island Pine trees, T8, T14, T19, and T20, that are key
                 feature of the site and the local treescape. The retention of trees 14, 19, and 20 is key, and a
                 priority for the project and property owner.

                 6.1 T REE 8
                 On assessing the health and condition of Tree 8 the following observations were noted. The
                 tree was likely planted approximately 30 years ago and is similar to the other three Cook Island
                 Pine trees on the site.

                 It appears that at an early age, T8 developed an angled growth habit that favours towards the
                 property. The proximity of the tree to the boundary results in the side branches encroaching
                 up to and over the fence line. The tree’s overall health and condition are only classed as Fair
                 due to its reduced vigour, slowed growth rate and its overall structural condition. As a result of
                 these factors, the tree’s retention status is classed as ‘Medium’. Respecting its mature age
                 and exposed coastal location, its long-term prospects as a safe viable tree for Noosa Council
                 are substandard. Enquires have been made to Council over the years regarding the tree’s
                 suitability with this growth habit so close to a dwelling.

                 The location conflicts with the re-alignment of the new driveway. An alternative design was
                 evaluated, shown in Figure 5, however, it still resulted in major root loss that would likely lead
                 to the tree’s demise resulting in the tree being removed within a few years, leaving the
                 driveway in a position that is not optimal. Subsequently, a more suitable driveway alignment
                 was designed but while it directly conflicts with the tree, it will provide landscaping opportunity
                 at the site of the current driveway.




                  Figure 6: Tree 8 directly adjacent property       Figure 7: Google street view showing an
                                   boundary                         overview of T8’s angled growth habit of




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Document Set ID: 22343519
Version: 1, Version Date: 16/03/2023