To assist in resolving conflicting arboricultural opinions regarding a significant tree within its jurisdiction, the City of West Torrens engaged an independent third party to provide an expert, unbiased assessment. The purpose was to determine the most appropriate course of action based on tree health, risk, amenity value, and compliance with relevant legislative protections.
Overview:
Treesense Consulting were engaged by Local Government City of West Torrens Planning Department to provide an Independent Expert Report for one tree where two previous reports with conflicting assessments outcomes had been supplied. One supporting the removal of the tree and one supporting the retention.
Outcome:
Treesense Consulting carried out a site inspection, the tree was identified as a species which is indigenous to the local area, is protected by legislation and provides high levels of amenity in terms of habitat value and the visual contribution to the overall landscape. The tree was assessed as presenting an acceptable level of risk and was recommended to be retained for the foreseeable future.
Services Provided:
Site inspection
Tree Management Report