Attachment 4 - Treee Management Plan_V1

Recommended arboricultural works are to be carried out by an arborist holding a minimum of
a Level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture with good working experience. It is expected that
the Arborist may encounter anomalies within the tree as they climb/work and as such may use
their discretion to remove any further branches or limbs which they may deem could pose an
immediate risk. Additional removals outside the recommendations or defects noted whilst in
the tree are to be recorded and reported to the author and/or discussed with a Level 5 Arborist
on site prior to undertaking the appropriate action.

All pruning is to be guided by AS 4373 – “Pruning of Amenity Trees”, industry best practice
and experience. The use of an Elevated work platform (Cherry picker) is recommended to
allow for safe access to the outer branches and more accurate pruning.



When undertaking remedial tree works on habitat trees, please be aware of the fauna and
their habitat. The creation of future habitat whilst undertaking remedial works is to be
considered. When mitigating hazardous deadwood, hollow sections and large branches,
minimal pruning or reduction of weight is required rather than total removal. Hollow sections
take many years to be created and are a highly valuable habitat. Coronet cuts should be
facilitated where appropriate to mimic natural branch failure on suitable trees in a natural
setting.



Please note all site activities are to be agreed upon and implemented in accordance with all
Health & Safety, Environmental and Cultural Heritage best practices with the approval
provided by the appropriate project entities.




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