Response to Info Request - Attachment 8 - Arborist Report MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0001 · MCU18/0015

3. Inspection Results

Tree 1- Hoop Pine- Araucaria cunninghamii- This tree is a semi mature species, it is Healthy
and vigorous in growth and appearance and is positioned furthest south on the lot.

It has its predominant weight extending towards the south east and is bifurcated with co-
dominant stems dividing at 10 meters with significant weight extending from each stem. The
connection point of this bifurcation is not entirely visible from the ground. The proposed unit
is shown to be positioned entirely outside of its SRZ (structural root zone) A proposed storm
water line is shown to be placed along its northern SRZ with a manhole positioned on its
north west SRZ. This infrastructure is shown in the Preliminary Roadworks and Drainage
Plan to intersect the TPZ (Tree Protection Zone) by approximately 10% but doesn’t show any
intrusion into the SRZ.



Tree 2- Hoop Pine- Araucaria cunninghamii – This tree has a large bifurcated connection
point at the base of the tree with large amounts of reaction wood surrounding this area.

Tree shows good vigour throughout its canopy. The less dominant stem at approximately
10m high on the south east side, has a branch extending from the dominant side and
intersecting/rubbing against its stem which has worn into the stem by approximately fifty
percent leaving a low stem to live wood attachment ratio. There is significant amount of stem
extending beyond this point.

There is a Cypress Pine growing up into its southern canopy which means much of its lower
canopy on this side has not developed.

The Preliminary Roadworks and Drainage Plan show a proposed storm water line to be
positioned within or near to its southern TPZ as well as the proposed driveway within
approximately 2 meters of its north eastern SRZ




Tree 3- Hoop Pine- Araucaria cunninghamii -A Semi mature species with a large open
spreading crown. Many lower limbs are sparse mainly due to lack of necessity for these
lower limbs.

Tree appears to be free from structural flaws and displays a vigorous canopy particularly
dense in the upper sections.




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