Arboricultural Tree Appraisal 22 Little Cove[2305843009214033472] · OPW16/0270

Arboricultural Tree Appraisal
Report ID	5122016SCTW
Site Address	22 Little Cove Drv , Noosa Heads.
Commissioned by:	Maroochy Tree Service
Work Order #	Site Preparation for Infeed and House Instalation
Site inspection date:	Date 05/12/16	
Prepared by:	Australian Tree Contractors & Arboricultural Consultants TA Sunshine Coast Tree Works Tree inspections were carried out Kurt Brown qualified Arborist who holds an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Horticulture/Arboriculture from Sunshine Coast TAFE and has worked professionally in the Arboricultural Industry since 1994.
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Tree Species, Tree health and structure, suitability of retention in proposed urban built environment

The VTA inspection methodology:
This is a basic tree appraisal designed to capture an overview of vegetation and their location and is based on the assessor’s Arboricultural knowledge and experience, a Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) is a non-invasive tree inspection method (from ground level) used to appraise trees and identify characteristics that relate to growth, performance, structure and ultimately suitability for use, considering their environment. This VTA may identify to the reader the need for further investigation and or additional advice to make an informed decision. To this, the party/s with invested interests may choose to accept the appraisal or seek additional advice elsewhere. The following information may also have technical terms and references that the reader may need clarification to understand further. Please refer to listed supporting Appendix documents:
The Sunshine Coast Tree Works Appendix: The Sunshine Coast Tree Works 2015-2016 VTA Explainer and Disclaimer Appendix Version 2016

Tree & Amenity Assessment Data
The following information and tables in Section 2; refer to vegetation assessed on site as to scope of inspection request. They include appraisals of individual amenity values of vegetation, a range of data including measurement, assessment, observations and recommendations.

Appraisal Notes
Site Photos	Various Native Species
Amenity Considerations	Existing Energex Power Pole  . This pole is opposite the property and the immediate trees will need pruning for the in feed , the target branches will depend on if its 3 wires or an insulated bundle , all works will need to be to Aus Standard AS 4373 Proposed House Pole Site 1 . The location for the pole has a 2 potential positions . The First would be on Noosa Council Land just west of the Brush Box just above the southern top corner peg . This from an Arboricultural position will have the least impact on the surrounding vegetation . The second is just below the afore mentioned corner peg but this will impact on a Brush Box and a Bribie Island Pine at both the root plate and in the canopy Power In Feed Pruning  . Both of these 2 photos show the Ironbark that will need target pruning for the house in feed all works to AS4373 Site Peg Noosa Council Trees  . There is a juvenile Cheese Tree  (Clochidion ferdinandi ) and a semi mature Brush Box ( Lophostemon confertus ) that will need to be remove as they are in the foot print of the proposed works .
1. Unlikely to damage property:	no	
2. Useful life expectancy > 1 to 150 years.	yes	
3. Provides useful shade	yes	
4. Significant amenity landscape tree	yes	
5. Does It contributes to the local community as a cultural landmark and is valued in the wider community	yes	
6. Does the vegetation contribute to visual amenity of the site or has the potential for significant visual amenity	yes	
7. Compliments environment: and contributes to minimizing the visual impact of the built environment.	yes	
8. Fauna food and habitat source. It is a known wildlife habitat for local protected fauna	yes	
9. Habitat potential: Is a mature tree with one or more cavities suitable for wildlife habitat with hollows greater than 10 cm and more than 2m off the ground	no	
10. Is the vegetation unique: Rare in the local precinct, unique or an endangered species	no	
11. Does it have cultural heritage significance: Heritage listed with EPA, National/State Trust or part of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.	no	
12. Is it Protected: by local or state government legislation i.e. by- laws, planning schemes	no	
Age	Height (m)	Crown Radius (m)	Stem Diam at 1.4 m
Various	Various	Various	Various
	Notes: This is a broad Arboricultural Report based on the initial works for the install of the power to site and the initial works for driveways etc . As the explanation on each particular photo explains what is required in relation to that tree or trees
Condition	Not relevant
Suitability to retain	Not relevant
Recommendations	All recommendations are listed under each photo at this stage I strongly recommend for this site due the sensitive nature of the area and the Flora and Fauna that There be a Fauna Spotter Catcher while all tree removal is being performed You have a Consult Arborist to insure the protection of the trees that are being retained That you have a Tree Management Plan for the trees that are to be retained and to ensure there future prosperity once the building is in place

Conclusion and Recommendations
As per individual vegetation appraisals and recommendations located at bottom of each table in Section 2. If anyone has questions relating to this statement, please contact me and I will be happy to answer them.

Kurt Brown
Diploma of Arboriculture (SCIT)
Member ISA , AA & Q.A.A.
Qualified and Practicing Arborist. Since 1994

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Appendix and Disclaimer
Please refer to supporting documents provide separately and include:

Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) criteria explainer. Document explains key words and terms used in reports and appraisals
Standard Disclaimer. Document explains limitation of reports and appraisals including copyrights and document usage.

If you have not received a copy of the above listed supporting documents please contact our office. These documents are provided separately to assist in minimising report and appraisals size and reduce printing costs.
General references
Australian Standards AS 4373 – 2007 Pruning of amenity trees.
AS 4970-2009 - Protection of trees on development sites
Wild Plants of Greater Brisbane – Queensland Museum
Sunshine Coast Council web site and Maps/overlays
Evaluating Tree Defects – A Field Guide by Ed Hayes, Second Edition
Body Language of Trees - Research for Amenity Trees, Claus Mattheck
Smiley E. Thomas, Nelda Matheny and Sharon Lilly April 2012. Tree Risk Assessment: Levels of Assessment
Matheny Nelda and Jim Clark Feb 2009. Tree Risk Assessment: What we know (and What we Don’t Know)

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