Operational Works Application OPW19-0033 · OPW19/0033

Consult Arborist

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This report was commissioned by, Anthony Wardrop the property owner in January 2019.
Consult Arborist Pty Ltd has been requested to carry out an independent Arboricultural
Appraisal and provide arboricultural advice regarding the Noosa Council street trees located
on the frontage of the site, 205 Blueberry Drive, Black Mountain.

The aim of this report is to provide information on the current condition of the trees and to
assess their suitability for future retention taking into consideration the proposed works, tree
species and future use/occupancy of the site.

This report is to be used as supporting information for the Noosa Council Operational Works
application to undertake minor earthworks and the construction of a driveway.

Matthew Duncan, the Director and Principal Arborist of Consult Arborist, undertook the Visual
Tree Assessment of the site from a ground level on Friday, 1 February 2019. Matthew holds
an AQF Level 5 (AHC50510) Diploma in Arboriculture, an International Society of
Arboriculture’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification 2015 and has worked in the arboricultural
industry since 1994. Since its establishment in 2011, Consult Arborist has been engaged to
provide arboricultural advice and guidance on private, civil and capital works projects from
cross-sector clients throughout SEQ.

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A basic Visual Tree Assessment was performed on the subject trees to determine their health,
structure and suitability for retention within their current surroundings. This included a visual
assessment of the surrounding area and the subject tree’s structure and health, from a ground
level. It includes the use of basic tools and techniques, i.e. cavity probing, minor root collar
excavation, measuring tapes and devices and photography to gather information.

The timeframe for this report is the inspection period; re-inspection should occur 1 year from
this inspection. No additional specialist equipment was used, no conclusive comments on what
may have or may be happening within the internal structure of the tree will be made. No tissue
or soil samples have been collected or submitted for testing.

The information contained in this report is based on a visual inspection of each tree and its
location, species, health and condition at the time of inspection unless otherwise stated. It is
the author's opinion and is a ‘snapshot in time’ of the specific tree's health and condition at the
time of the inspection and no guarantee can be given that faults or issues may not arise in the
future.

The relevant tree information has been recorded to be used as a functional proactive tool to
determine a safe management strategy for the trees, taking into account past works, site
activities, age and location. See Site Plans and photographs for tree locations.

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