05/1189 - Change to Development Approval [As Published] · 132005.1189.03

Reported findings :

After the initial visual inspection it is noted that the tree appears to be in decline.

Vigor is low with evidence of a prior keno leaching of the trunk.

Trunk damage is evident at the base of the tree.

Recent foliage dieback mostly in the lower portion of the tree.

The crown of the tree has extensive old dieback.

Compaction and root disturbance within the rootzone of plant from construction

will have a bearing on the gradual decline of the tree.

= Excavation for power cable by Energex within | meter from the trunk is the cause
of the recent dieback.

« Excavate a hole at 1 m from the trunk of the tree in the power trench to determine
root activity, vigor and accesses the damage to the roots.

= This excavation has severed almost 50% of the rootzone and has set the plant into

decline there is no signs of new root activity

Recommendations :

It is my opinion that the plant will not fully recover from the damage caused by the
excavation.

This plant will continue to decline and branches will fail which will be a risk to the public
as the plant is in a high traffic area.

T recommend the removal of the tree as soon as practical.

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