REFERENCED DOCUMENT Arboricultural Tree Appraisal - REC13.0095 · REC13/0095

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             1. REPORT REQUEST BRIEF:

         This report has been commissioned by Lex Toth of Callaghan & Toth Civil, Environmental &
         Hydraulic Engineers; engaging Tree Fix to assess trees on site and provide a tree appraisal
         and suitability for retention proposal, regarding a number of trees identified as being within
         the land development zones of Lot 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, 6, 7 (or as first identified in Draft Drawing
         1225-01 Lot 17,18,19,20, and 32, 31, 30) and as to the following


             1.    Identify trees with poor structure and health within described development lots
                   Refer to sections 3.1 to 3]1


             2.    The suitability for retention of two large Norfolk pines close to rear boundary of lot
                   20/11, services and close to future houses
                   Refer to sections 3.4 to 3.5


             3.    Recommend tree removal or retention where trees are within the zone of influence of
                   driveways and services.
                   Refer to sections 3.1 to 3.61


             4.    Comment on the exotic trees within the site and      as   marked   on   the attached   plan
                   drawing 1225-02
                   Refer to sections 3.1 to 3.6J

             5.    Development management plan for tree protection where required
                   Refer to sections 4 onwards


         All information within this report is supplied without prejudice


         Site Location and Details:


         Location: Proposed 29 lot subdivision of 55 Lake Mac Donald Drive Cooroy


         The weather at the time of the inspection was light breeze and cloudy, after rain period.


         (See Appendix 4 for site overview.)



            2. INSPECTION METHODOLOGY BREIF:

         Equipment used:

                  Diameter tape: for measurements of tree stems at 1.4m from ground level.
            .     Camera: Nikon COOLPIX S3100 and used to capture primary images.
                       o   Personal iphone 4 was also used to capture supporting images


         Design reference drawings: where provided by by Lex Toth of Callaghan & Toth Civil,
         Environmental & Hydraulic Engineers


         Review of design plans and inspection of trees and locations was carried out on site 30-5-
         2013     by   Scott   Hanley (TREE FIX). Scott Hanley     holds    an   AQF Level 5 Diploma in




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