MCU17-0572 - Approved Plans

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                                                                                APPROVED PLANS
                                                                                   MCU17/0572
                                                                                 NOOSA COUNCIL
5. Appendix 1 - Explanatory Notes                                                  17 MAY 2018
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•   Mathematical abbreviations: > = Greater than; < = Less than.

•    Measurements/estimates: All dimensions are estimates unless otherwise indicated.
Measurements taken with a tape or clinometer are indicated with a ‘+’. Less reliable
estimated dimensions are indicated with a '?'.

•   Species: The species identification is based on visual observations and the common
English name of what the tree appeared to be is listed first, with the botanical name after in
brackets. In some instances, it may be difficult to quickly and accurately identify a particular
tree without further detailed investigations. Where there is some doubt of the precise
species of tree, it is indicate it with a '?' after the name in order to avoid delay in the
production of the report. The botanical name is followed by the abbreviation sp if only the
genus is known. The species listed for groups and hedges represent the main component
and there may be other minor species not listed.

•   Height: Height is estimated to the nearest metre.

•    Spread: The maximum crown spread is visually estimated to the nearest metre from
the centre of the trunk to the tips of the live lateral branches.

•   Diameter: These figures relate to 1.5m above ground level and are recorded in
centimetres. If appropriate, diameter is measure with a diameter tape. ‘M’ indicates trees or
shrubs with multiple stems.

•   Estimated Age: Age is estimated from visual indicators and it should only be taken as
a provisional guide. Age estimates often need to be modified based on further information
such as historical records or local knowledge.

•    Distance to Structures: This is estimated to the nearest metre and intended as an
indication rather than a precise measurement.

 Frass: A sawdust like after effect from wood and bark chewing/boring insects.

 Tilth- The loosened effect of soil in the hole walls and floor.

 Epicormic growth: Stress shoots, water shoots, re-growth or suckers. Poorly attached,
quick growing.

 SRZ: Structural Root Zone

 TPF: Temporary Protection Fencing

 Watershoots: Shoots that arise from the trunk of a tree or from branches that are several
years old, from latent buds.




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Arborist brief – Brad Hanson NKS Co P/L
Treesafe Australia Pty Ltd. Ref: TSA – 175 Noosa Eumundi April 2018 ©
*see explanatory notes